ZIP 96055 · Tehama County

Los Molinos, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96055, Los Molinos, California.

28.2%
Loss ratio
1.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#953 of 1545
California rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,398/yr, Los Molinos, CA (ZIP 96055) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,398
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+33.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,398/yr
+33.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $14,392
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
+302.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96055 (Los Molinos, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 96055 (Los Molinos, CA) runs $1,398 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96055 comes in 21% below, the 39th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #953 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Torrance (ZIP 90505) at $1,397, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 96055 is 28.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,392. Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 96055 at expiration, a rise of 302.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96055 costs have risen 33.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,049 to a high of $1,398, an annualized rate of +7.5% 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 96055 Compares

vs National Average
$1,398 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,398 vs $1,864
25% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96055, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,398
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96055.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,049 -
2019 $1,121 +6.9%
2020 $1,195 +6.6%
2021 $1,319 +10.4%
2022 $1,398 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,216
Premium Range
$1,049 - $1,398
Annual Change Rate
+7.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96055

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

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 96055?
ZIP 96055 (Los Molinos, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,398 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #953 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +33.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Los Molinos, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96055: claims frequency (2.74%), loss ratio (28.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96055 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 96055 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,398/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96055?
Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 96055 in California, a rise of 302.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96055 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96055 have ranged from $1,049 to $1,398, with a 5-year average of $1,216. The annualized change rate is +7.5% per year.
How does ZIP 96055 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96055 has an average premium of $1,398/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #953 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.