ZIP 96096 · Shasta County

Whitmore, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96096, Whitmore, California.

1.8%
Loss ratio
9.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#99 of 1545
California rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Whitmore, CA (ZIP 96096) averages $3,190/yr for homeowners insurance, 80% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally.

$3,190
Avg premium (2022)
+80%
vs U.S. average
+76.2%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,190/yr
+76.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.51%
Avg severity: $11,500
Nonrenewal Rate
9.18%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96096 (Whitmore, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 96096 (Whitmore, CA) runs $3,190 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96096 in the 96th percentile, 80% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 71% (above), ranking #99 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Tahoma (ZIP 96142) at $3,186, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96096 shows a 1.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 0.51% of policies in ZIP 96096 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,500. The nonrenewal rate here is 9.18%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 96096 premiums risen 76.2%, spanning $1,811 to $3,190 (five-year average: $2,386), an annualized rate of +15.2% 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 96096 Compares

vs National Average
$3,190 vs $1,776
80% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,190 vs $1,864
71% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96096, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,190
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96096.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,811 -
2019 $1,975 +9.0%
2020 $2,311 +17.0%
2021 $2,645 +14.5%
2022 $3,190 +20.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,386
Premium Range
$1,811 - $3,190
Annual Change Rate
+15.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96096

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 96096?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96096 (Whitmore, CA): $3,190/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #99 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +76.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitmore, CA?
In ZIP 96096, insurers report a 1.8% loss ratio, a 0.51% claims frequency, and a 9.18% nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96096 compared to the national average?
At $3,190/yr, ZIP 96096 runs 80% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96096?
Insurers decline to renew 9.18% of policies in ZIP 96096 in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96096 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96096 have ranged from $1,811 to $3,190, with a 5-year average of $2,386. The annualized change rate is +15.2% per year.
How does ZIP 96096 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96096 runs 71% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $3,190/yr), ranking #99 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.