ZIP 95978 · Butte County

Stirling City, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 95978, Stirling City, California.

106.9%
Loss ratio
11.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#533 of 1545
California rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,936/yr, Stirling City, CA (ZIP 95978) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,936
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+47.0%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,936/yr
+47.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
106.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
27.78%
Avg severity: $7,449
Nonrenewal Rate
11.11%
+477.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 95978 (Stirling City, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 95978 (Stirling City, CA) at $1,936 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% above that mark and lands in the 73rd national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #533 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Newbury Park (ZIP 91320) at $1,936, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 95978 is 106.9%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 27.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,449. The nonrenewal rate here is 11.11%, a rise of 477.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 95978 premiums risen 47.0%, spanning $1,317 to $2,012 (five-year average: $1,661), 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 95978 Compares

vs National Average
$1,936 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,936 vs $1,864
4% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 95978, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $1,936
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 95978.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,317 -
2019 $1,474 +11.9%
2020 $1,568 +6.4%
2021 $2,012 +28.3%
2022 $1,936 -3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,661
Premium Range
$1,317 - $2,012
Annual Change Rate
+10.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 95978

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 95978 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 95978?
ZIP 95978 (Stirling City, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,936 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #533 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +47.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stirling City, CA?
ZIP 95978 is running a loss ratio above 100% (106.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 27.78% and a nonrenewal rate of 11.11%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 95978 compared to the national average?
ZIP 95978 premiums of $1,936/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95978?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 95978 is 11.11%, a rise of 477.8% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 95978 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 95978 have ranged from $1,317 to $2,012, with a 5-year average of $1,661. The annualized change rate is +10.1% per year.
How does ZIP 95978 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 95978 runs 4% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,936/yr), ranking #533 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.