ZIP 96101 · Modoc County

Alturas, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96101, Alturas, California.

62.1%
Loss ratio
1.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#1023 of 1545
California rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Alturas, CA (ZIP 96101) averages $1,341/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally.

$1,341
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+34.0%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,341/yr
+34.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $42,508
Nonrenewal Rate
1.27%
+100.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96101 (Alturas, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96101 (Alturas, CA) at $1,341 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96101 in the 34th percentile, 25% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 28% below, ranking #1023 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Burbank (ZIP 91505) at $1,341, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 62.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.96% of policies in ZIP 96101 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $42,508. 1.27% of ZIP 96101 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 100.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96101 costs have risen 34.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,001 to a high of $1,341, an annualized rate of +7.6% 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 96101 Compares

vs National Average
$1,341 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,341 vs $1,864
28% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96101, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,341
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96101.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,001 -
2019 $1,069 +6.8%
2020 $1,159 +8.3%
2021 $1,266 +9.3%
2022 $1,341 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,167
Premium Range
$1,001 - $1,341
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96101

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

  • Put ZIP 96101 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 96101?
ZIP 96101 (Alturas, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,341 per year as of 2022 (34th percentile, #1023 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +34.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alturas, CA?
In ZIP 96101, insurers report a 62.1% loss ratio, a 1.96% claims frequency, and a 1.27% nonrenewal rate, the 34th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96101 compared to the national average?
At $1,341/yr, ZIP 96101 runs 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96101?
ZIP 96101 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.27% in California, a rise of 100.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96101 over 5 years?
ZIP 96101 premiums spanned $1,001 to $1,341 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,167. The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 96101 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96101 runs 28% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,341/yr), ranking #1023 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.