ZIP 96073 · Shasta County

Palo Cedro, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96073, Palo Cedro, California.

55.9%
Loss ratio
1.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#221 of 1545
California rank
35
Policies

The verdict

At $2,585/yr, Palo Cedro, CA (ZIP 96073) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% above the U.S. average.

$2,585
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
+59.1%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,585/yr
+59.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.05%
Avg severity: $35,697
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
+495.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96073 (Palo Cedro, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96073 (Palo Cedro, CA) at $2,585 per year for 2022 across approximately 35 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 39% (above), ranking #221 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Plymouth (ZIP 95669) at $2,587, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 96073 is 55.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.05% of policies in ZIP 96073 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,697. Insurers decline to renew 1.50% of policies in ZIP 96073 at expiration, a rise of 495.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 96073 have risen by 59.1%, ranging from $1,625 to $2,585 with a five-year average of $2,019, an annualized rate of +12.3% 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 96073 Compares

vs National Average
$2,585 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,585 vs $1,864
39% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96073, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,585
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96073.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,625 -
2019 $1,784 +9.8%
2020 $1,949 +9.2%
2021 $2,154 +10.5%
2022 $2,585 +20.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,019
Premium Range
$1,625 - $2,585
Annual Change Rate
+12.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96073

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 96073?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96073 (Palo Cedro, CA): $2,585/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #221 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +59.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palo Cedro, CA?
In ZIP 96073, insurers report a 55.9% loss ratio, a 4.05% claims frequency, and a 1.50% nonrenewal rate, the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96073 compared to the national average?
At $2,585/yr, ZIP 96073 runs 46% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96073?
ZIP 96073 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.50% in California, a rise of 495.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96073 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96073 have ranged from $1,625 to $2,585, with a 5-year average of $2,019. The annualized change rate is +12.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96073 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 96073 averages $2,585/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #221 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.