ZIP 96105 Insurance Data
Chilcoot, California · Plumas County
Data Snapshot: ZIP 96105 (Chilcoot, CA)
ZIP 96105 (Chilcoot, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,428 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations. That is 37% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 30% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 96105 is 215.6%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $110,992. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.94% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 96105 have risen by 54.9%, ranging from $1,567 to $2,428 with a five-year average of $1,959 — an annualized rate of +11.6% per year. 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 96105 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,567 | — |
| 2019 | $1,727 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | $1,943 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | $2,128 | +9.5% |
| 2022 | $2,428 | +14.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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