ZIP 96016 · Shasta County

Cassel, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96016, Cassel, California.

5.1%
Loss ratio
6.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#287 of 1545
California rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $2,409/yr, Cassel, CA (ZIP 96016) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% above the U.S. average.

$2,409
Avg premium (2022)
+36%
vs U.S. average
+77.5%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,409/yr
+77.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.76%
Avg severity: $16,023
Nonrenewal Rate
6.87%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96016 (Cassel, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96016 (Cassel, CA) at $2,409 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (above), ranking #287 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Santa Barbara (ZIP 93105) at $2,409, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 5.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,023. 6.87% of ZIP 96016 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 96016 premiums risen 77.5%, spanning $1,357 to $2,409 (five-year average: $1,868), an annualized rate of +15.4% 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 96016 Compares

vs National Average
$2,409 vs $1,776
36% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,409 vs $1,864
29% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96016, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,409
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96016.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,357 -
2019 $1,599 +17.8%
2020 $1,797 +12.4%
2021 $2,179 +21.3%
2022 $2,409 +10.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,868
Premium Range
$1,357 - $2,409
Annual Change Rate
+15.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96016

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

  • Compare ZIP 96016 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 96016?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96016 (Cassel, CA): $2,409/year as of 2022, the 87th national percentile, #287 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +77.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cassel, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96016: a claims frequency of 0.76%, a loss ratio of 5.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 6.87%, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96016 compared to the national average?
At $2,409/yr, ZIP 96016 runs 36% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96016?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96016 is 6.87% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96016 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96016 runs $1,357-$2,409 (5-year average $1,868). The annualized change rate is +15.4% per year.
How does ZIP 96016 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96016 runs 29% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,409/yr), ranking #287 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.