ZIP 96120 · Alpine County

Markleeville, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96120, Markleeville, California.

20.8%
Loss ratio
3.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#106 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Markleeville, CA (ZIP 96120) runs $3,122/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 76% above the U.S. average.

$3,122
Avg premium (2022)
+76%
vs U.S. average
+54.0%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,122/yr
+54.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.12%
Avg severity: $30,557
Nonrenewal Rate
3.89%
+1000.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96120 (Markleeville, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96120 (Markleeville, CA) pay an average of $3,122 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 76% above that mark and lands in the 95th national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 96120 is 67% above, ranking #106 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Pala (ZIP 92059) at $3,115, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96120 shows a 20.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,557. Insurers decline to renew 3.89% of policies in ZIP 96120 at expiration, a rise of 1000.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 54.0% through 2022, ranging $2,027 to $3,122 with a 5-year average of $2,513, an annualized rate of +11.4% 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 96120 Compares

vs National Average
$3,122 vs $1,776
76% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,122 vs $1,864
67% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96120, 2018–2022

$1,500$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,122
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96120.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,027 -
2019 $2,124 +4.8%
2020 $2,476 +16.6%
2021 $2,815 +13.7%
2022 $3,122 +10.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,513
Premium Range
$2,027 - $3,122
Annual Change Rate
+11.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96120

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 96120?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #106 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 96120 (Markleeville, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,122 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +54.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Markleeville, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96120: a claims frequency of 2.12%, a loss ratio of 20.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.89%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96120 compared to the national average?
At $3,122/yr, ZIP 96120 runs 76% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96120?
Insurers decline to renew 3.89% of policies in ZIP 96120 in California, a rise of 1000.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96120 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96120 have ranged from $2,027 to $3,122, with a 5-year average of $2,513. The annualized change rate is +11.4% per year.
How does ZIP 96120 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96120 runs 67% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $3,122/yr), ranking #106 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.