ZIP 96125 · Sierra County
Sierra City, CA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96125, Sierra City, California.
- 12.1%
- Loss ratio
- 4.66%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #333 of 1545
- California rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
Sierra City, CA (ZIP 96125) averages $2,326/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.
- $2,326
- Avg premium (2022)
- +31%
- vs U.S. average
- +44.4%
- since 2018
- 85th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 96125 (Sierra City, CA)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 96125 (Sierra City, CA) runs $2,326 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% above that mark and lands in the 85th national percentile. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 25% above, ranking #333 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Glenhaven (ZIP 95443) at $2,321, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 12.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 96125. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,639. Insurers decline to renew 4.66% of policies in ZIP 96125 at expiration, a rise of 415.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 44.4% through 2022, ranging $1,610 to $2,326 with a 5-year average of $1,931, an annualized rate of +9.6% 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 96125 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 96125, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,610 | - |
| 2019 | $1,674 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | $1,903 | +13.7% |
| 2021 | $2,141 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | $2,326 | +8.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 96125
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 96125 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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