ZIP 95938 · Butte County

Durham, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95938, Durham, California.

18.9%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#593 of 1545
California rank
20
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 95938 (Durham, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,858/yr, 69th percentile nationally, 5% above the U.S. norm.

$1,858
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+34.0%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,858/yr
+34.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $11,727
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
+6.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95938 (Durham, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95938 (Durham, CA) at $1,858 per year for 2022 across approximately 20 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95938 in the 69th percentile, 5% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 95938 is 0% below, ranking #593 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Ukiah (ZIP 95482) at $1,858, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95938. 2.99% of policies in ZIP 95938 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,727. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.50%, a rise of 6.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95938 have risen by 34.0%, ranging from $1,387 to $1,858 with a five-year average of $1,630, an annualized rate of +7.6% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 95938 Compares

vs National Average
$1,858 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,858 vs $1,864
0% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95938, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,858
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95938.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,387 -
2019 $1,515 +9.3%
2020 $1,621 +7.0%
2021 $1,771 +9.3%
2022 $1,858 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,630
Premium Range
$1,387 - $1,858
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95938

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 95938?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 95938 (Durham, CA) averages $1,858 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 69th percentile, #593 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +34.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Durham, CA?
In ZIP 95938, insurers report a 18.9% loss ratio, a 2.99% claims frequency, and a 0.50% nonrenewal rate, the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95938 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95938 premiums of $1,858/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95938?
ZIP 95938 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.50% in California, a rise of 6.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95938 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95938 have ranged from $1,387 to $1,858, with a 5-year average of $1,630. The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 95938 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95938 has an average premium of $1,858/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 0% below the state average, ranking #593 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.