ZIP 96051 · Shasta County

Lakehead, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96051, Lakehead, California.

198.2%
Loss ratio
4.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#237 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lakehead, CA (ZIP 96051) runs $2,513/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 42% above the U.S. average.

$2,513
Avg premium (2022)
+42%
vs U.S. average
+39.7%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,513/yr
+39.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
198.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $149,776
Nonrenewal Rate
4.51%
+1524.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96051 (Lakehead, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96051 (Lakehead, CA) pay an average of $2,513 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96051 in the 89th percentile, 42% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 35% above, ranking #237 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Downieville (ZIP 95936) at $2,511, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 96051 is 198.2%, meaning 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 3.33%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $149,776. 4.51% of ZIP 96051 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 1524.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96051 costs have risen 39.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,799 to a high of $2,513, an annualized rate of +8.7% 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 96051 Compares

vs National Average
$2,513 vs $1,776
42% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,513 vs $1,864
35% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96051, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,513
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96051.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,799 -
2019 $1,915 +6.5%
2020 $2,001 +4.5%
2021 $2,252 +12.6%
2022 $2,513 +11.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,096
Premium Range
$1,799 - $2,513
Annual Change Rate
+8.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96051

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

  • Put ZIP 96051 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 96051?
ZIP 96051 (Lakehead, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,513 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #237 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +39.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakehead, CA?
Insurers in ZIP 96051 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 198.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 3.33% and a nonrenewal rate of 4.51%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96051 compared to the national average?
At $2,513/yr, ZIP 96051 runs 42% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96051?
ZIP 96051 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.51% in California, a rise of 1524.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96051 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96051 have ranged from $1,799 to $2,513, with a 5-year average of $2,096. The annualized change rate is +8.7% per year.
How does ZIP 96051 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 96051 averages $2,513/yr, 35% above that figure, ranking #237 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.