ZIP 96040 · Shasta County

Hat Creek, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96040, Hat Creek, California.

1.9%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#320 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Hat Creek, CA (ZIP 96040) averages $2,356/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally.

$2,356
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
+64.9%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,356/yr
+64.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.47%
Avg severity: $1,810
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
-23.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96040 (Hat Creek, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96040 (Hat Creek, CA) pay an average of $2,356 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% above that mark and lands in the 86th national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 96040 is 26% above, ranking #320 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is El Dorado Hills (ZIP 95762) at $2,358, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96040 shows a 1.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,810. 1.23% of ZIP 96040 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 23.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 64.9% through 2022, ranging $1,429 to $2,356 with a 5-year average of $1,868, an annualized rate of +13.3% 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 96040 Compares

vs National Average
$2,356 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,356 vs $1,864
26% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96040, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,356
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,429 -
2019 $1,538 +7.7%
2020 $1,831 +19.0%
2021 $2,186 +19.4%
2022 $2,356 +7.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,868
Premium Range
$1,429 - $2,356
Annual Change Rate
+13.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96040

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

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 96040?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96040 (Hat Creek, CA): $2,356/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #320 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +64.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hat Creek, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96040: claims frequency (2.47%), loss ratio (1.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.23%), together placing this ZIP at the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96040 compared to the national average?
At $2,356/yr, ZIP 96040 runs 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96040?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96040 is 1.23%, a drop of 23.5% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96040 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96040 have ranged from $1,429 to $2,356, with a 5-year average of $1,868. The annualized change rate is +13.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96040 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 96040 averages $2,356/yr, 26% above that figure, ranking #320 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.