ZIP 96033 · Shasta County

French Gulch, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96033, French Gulch, California averages $2,409/yr.

588.0%
Loss ratio
5.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#285 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 96033 (French Gulch, CA) is #3,344 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #222 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,409
Avg premium (2022)
#3,344
of 25,593 on premium
#222
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
87th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
16/100
96033 - French Gulch, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,409/yr
Avg premium, 13th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.06%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
93.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
47.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 96033's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,409 Higher than most more expensive than 87% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 96033. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 96033; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 96033 · French Gulch (this ZIP) $2,409/yr · 5.80%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,409/yr
Above-median premium
+65.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
588.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.25%
Avg severity: $195,504
Nonrenewal Rate
5.80%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96033 (French Gulch, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 96033 (French Gulch, CA) runs $2,409 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96033 comes in 36% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (above), ranking #285 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.

ZIP 96033 shows a 588.0% loss ratio, an indication that 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 7.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $195,504. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 5.80% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96033 costs have risen 65.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,460 to a high of $2,409, an annualized rate of +13.3% per year.

Shasta County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.4 (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #33 of 58 California counties - 5% above the state mean of 88.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 41.1 · Community Resilience 47.7. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 96033 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 96033, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,409
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96033.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,460 -
2019 $1,634 +12.0%
2020 $1,932 +18.2%
2021 $2,096 +8.5%
2022 $2,409 +15.0%

Premium acceleration in ZIP 96033, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,906
Premium Range
$1,460 - $2,409
Annual Change Rate
+13.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Shasta County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96033 via FIPS 06089. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
93.4
Relatively Moderate · 93rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#33
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $35,386,458

Social Vulnerability Index 41.1 · Community Resilience 47.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 96033

Cross-state peers for ZIP 96033: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside California. County hazard context (Shasta, NRI 93.4) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,409/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (5.80% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 96033?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #285 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 96033 (French Gulch, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,409 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +65.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in French Gulch, CA?
ZIP 96033 is running a loss ratio above 100% (588.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 7.25% and a nonrenewal rate of 5.80%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96033 compared to the national average?
ZIP 96033 premiums of $2,409/yr are 36% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96033?
ZIP 96033 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.80% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96033 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96033 have ranged from $1,460 to $2,409, with a 5-year average of $1,906. The annualized change rate is +13.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96033 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96033 runs 29% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,409/yr), ranking #285 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 96033?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 96033 (Shasta) is 93.4 - #33/58 in California, 93rd national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 96033

This ZIP's premiums run at the 87th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.