ZIP 96065 · Shasta County

Montgomery Creek, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96065, Montgomery Creek, California.

40.3%
Loss ratio
3.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#163 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Montgomery Creek, CA (ZIP 96065) averages $2,831/yr for homeowners insurance, 59% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally.

$2,831
Avg premium (2022)
+59%
vs U.S. average
+83.4%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,831/yr
+83.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $31,367
Nonrenewal Rate
3.64%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96065 (Montgomery Creek, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96065 (Montgomery Creek, CA) at $2,831 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 59% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 96065 is 52% above, ranking #163 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Manton (ZIP 96059) at $2,833, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,367. Insurers decline to renew 3.64% of policies in ZIP 96065 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 83.4% through 2022, ranging $1,544 to $2,831 with a 5-year average of $2,160, an annualized rate of +16.4% 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 96065 Compares

vs National Average
$2,831 vs $1,776
59% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,831 vs $1,864
52% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96065, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,831
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96065.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,544 -
2019 $1,735 +12.4%
2020 $2,203 +27.0%
2021 $2,487 +12.9%
2022 $2,831 +13.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,160
Premium Range
$1,544 - $2,831
Annual Change Rate
+16.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96065

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 96065?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96065 (Montgomery Creek, CA): $2,831/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #163 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +83.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montgomery Creek, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96065: claims frequency (3.64%), loss ratio (40.3%), and nonrenewal rate (3.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96065 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 96065 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,831/yr average is 59% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96065?
ZIP 96065 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.64% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96065 over 5 years?
ZIP 96065 premiums spanned $1,544 to $2,831 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,160. The annualized change rate is +16.4% per year.
How does ZIP 96065 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 96065 averages $2,831/yr, 52% above that figure, ranking #163 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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