ZIP 96137 · Lassen County

Westwood, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96137, Westwood, California.

51.6%
Loss ratio
5.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 1545
California rank
26
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 96137 (Westwood, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,464/yr, 88th percentile nationally, 39% above the U.S. norm.

$2,464
Avg premium (2022)
+39%
vs U.S. average
+43.0%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,464/yr
+43.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.22%
Avg severity: $20,434
Nonrenewal Rate
5.25%
+312.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96137 (Westwood, CA)

ZIP 96137 (Westwood, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,464 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 26 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96137 in the 88th percentile, 39% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 32% (above), ranking #258 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Danville (ZIP 94526) at $2,463, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 96137 is 51.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,434. Insurers decline to renew 5.25% of policies in ZIP 96137 at expiration, a rise of 312.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 96137 premiums risen 43.0%, spanning $1,724 to $2,464 (five-year average: $2,095), an annualized rate of +9.3% 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 96137 Compares

vs National Average
$2,464 vs $1,776
39% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,464 vs $1,864
32% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96137, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,464
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96137.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,724 -
2019 $1,857 +7.7%
2020 $2,089 +12.5%
2021 $2,341 +12.1%
2022 $2,464 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,095
Premium Range
$1,724 - $2,464
Annual Change Rate
+9.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96137

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 96137 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 96137?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 96137 (Westwood, CA): $2,464/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #258 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +43.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westwood, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 96137: a claims frequency of 6.22%, a loss ratio of 51.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 5.25%, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96137 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 96137 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,464/yr average is 39% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96137?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96137 is 5.25%, a rise of 312.0% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96137 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96137 have ranged from $1,724 to $2,464, with a 5-year average of $2,095. The annualized change rate is +9.3% per year.
How does ZIP 96137 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96137 runs 32% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,464/yr), ranking #258 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.