ZIP 96035 · Tehama County

Gerber, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96035, Gerber, California.

125.1%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#1188 of 1545
California rank
28
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 96035 (Gerber, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,224/yr, 25th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,224
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+18.4%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,224/yr
+18.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
125.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.33%
Avg severity: $35,373
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
+28.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96035 (Gerber, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96035 (Gerber, CA) pay an average of $1,224 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 28 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96035 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 96035 is 34% below, ranking #1188 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Long Beach (ZIP 90815) at $1,223, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96035 shows a 125.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,373. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.08%, a rise of 28.4% 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 96035 premiums risen 18.4%, spanning $1,034 to $1,224 (five-year average: $1,118), an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 96035 Compares

vs National Average
$1,224 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,224 vs $1,864
34% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96035, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,224
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96035.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,034 -
2019 $1,052 +1.7%
2020 $1,077 +2.4%
2021 $1,201 +11.5%
2022 $1,224 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,118
Premium Range
$1,034 - $1,224
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96035

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

  • Put ZIP 96035 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 96035?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 96035 (Gerber, CA) averages $1,224 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #1188 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +18.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gerber, CA?
Insurers in ZIP 96035 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 125.1%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.33% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.08%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96035 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 96035 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,224/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96035?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96035 is 1.08%, a rise of 28.4% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96035 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96035 runs $1,034-$1,224 (5-year average $1,118). The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96035 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 96035 averages $1,224/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #1188 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.