ZIP 95956 · Plumas County

Meadow Valley, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95956, Meadow Valley, California.

3.2%
Loss ratio
6.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#145 of 1545
California rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Meadow Valley, CA (ZIP 95956) averages $2,920/yr for homeowners insurance, 64% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally.

$2,920
Avg premium (2022)
+64%
vs U.S. average
+67.5%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,920/yr
+67.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.11%
Avg severity: $3,004
Nonrenewal Rate
6.83%
+49.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95956 (Meadow Valley, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 95956 (Meadow Valley, CA) pay an average of $2,920 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 95956 comes in 64% above, the 94th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 95956 is 57% above, ranking #145 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Diego (ZIP 92130) at $2,919, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 3.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 95956. 3.11% of policies in ZIP 95956 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,004. Insurers decline to renew 6.83% of policies in ZIP 95956 at expiration, a rise of 49.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 95956 have risen by 67.5%, ranging from $1,743 to $2,920 with a five-year average of $2,261, an annualized rate of +13.8% 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 95956 Compares

vs National Average
$2,920 vs $1,776
64% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,920 vs $1,864
57% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95956, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95956.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,743 -
2019 $1,900 +9.0%
2020 $2,209 +16.3%
2021 $2,534 +14.7%
2022 $2,920 +15.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,261
Premium Range
$1,743 - $2,920
Annual Change Rate
+13.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95956

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 95956 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 95956?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 95956 (Meadow Valley, CA): $2,920/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #145 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +67.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Meadow Valley, CA?
In ZIP 95956, insurers report a 3.2% loss ratio, a 3.11% claims frequency, and a 6.83% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95956 compared to the national average?
At $2,920/yr, ZIP 95956 runs 64% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95956?
ZIP 95956 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.83% in California, a rise of 49.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95956 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95956 have ranged from $1,743 to $2,920, with a 5-year average of $2,261. The annualized change rate is +13.8% per year.
How does ZIP 95956 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95956 runs 57% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,920/yr), ranking #145 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.