ZIP 95942 · Butte County

Forest Ranch, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95942, Forest Ranch, California.

50.1%
Loss ratio
5.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#233 of 1545
California rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Forest Ranch, CA (ZIP 95942) averages $2,547/yr for homeowners insurance, 43% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally.

$2,547
Avg premium (2022)
+43%
vs U.S. average
+46.9%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,547/yr
+46.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.86%
Avg severity: $33,000
Nonrenewal Rate
5.36%
+443.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95942 (Forest Ranch, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 95942 (Forest Ranch, CA) runs $2,547 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 95942 in the 90th percentile, 43% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (above), ranking #233 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Shaver Lake (ZIP 93664) at $2,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 95942 shows a 50.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,000. Insurers decline to renew 5.36% of policies in ZIP 95942 at expiration, a rise of 443.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 46.9% through 2022, ranging $1,734 to $2,547 with a 5-year average of $2,070, an annualized rate of +10.1% 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 95942 Compares

vs National Average
$2,547 vs $1,776
43% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,547 vs $1,864
37% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95942, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,547
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95942.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,734 -
2019 $1,850 +6.7%
2020 $1,950 +5.4%
2021 $2,270 +16.4%
2022 $2,547 +12.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,070
Premium Range
$1,734 - $2,547
Annual Change Rate
+10.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95942

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 95942 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 95942?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95942 (Forest Ranch, CA): $2,547/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #233 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +46.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Forest Ranch, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 95942: claims frequency (3.86%), loss ratio (50.1%), and nonrenewal rate (5.36%), together placing this ZIP at the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95942 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95942 premiums of $2,547/yr are 43% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95942?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95942 is 5.36%, a rise of 443.2% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95942 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 95942 runs $1,734-$2,547 (5-year average $2,070). The annualized change rate is +10.1% per year.
How does ZIP 95942 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95942 runs 37% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,547/yr), ranking #233 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.