ZIP 96148 · Placer County

Tahoe Vista, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 96148, Tahoe Vista, California averages $2,962/yr.

56.9%
Loss ratio
6.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 1545
California rank
223
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Tahoe Vista, CA (ZIP 96148) ranks #1,438 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,962/yr) but #153 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (6.64%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,962
Avg premium (2022)
#1,438
of 25,593 on premium
#153
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
94th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
21/100
96148 - Tahoe Vista, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,962/yr
Avg premium, 6th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.07%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
93.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 96148's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,962 Higher than most more expensive than 94% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 96148. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 96148; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 96148 · Tahoe Vista (this ZIP) $2,962/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,962/yr
Above-median premium
+34.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.88%
Avg severity: $34,494
Nonrenewal Rate
6.64%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+166.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96148 (Tahoe Vista, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96148 (Tahoe Vista, CA) pay an average of $2,962 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 223 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96148 in the 94th percentile, 67% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 96148 is 59% above, ranking #134 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Fiddletown (ZIP 95629) at $2,964, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.88% of policies in ZIP 96148 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,494. Insurers decline to renew 6.64% of policies in ZIP 96148 at expiration, a rise of 166.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 34.3% through 2022, ranging $2,205 to $2,962 with a 5-year average of $2,584, an annualized rate of +7.7% per year.

Placer County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 93.1 (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #34 of 58 California counties - 5% above the state mean of 88.7. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 16.6 · Community Resilience 83.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 96148 Compares

vs National Average
$2,962 vs $1,776
67% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,962 vs $1,864
59% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96148, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,962
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96148.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,205 -
2019 $2,352 +6.7%
2020 $2,575 +9.4%
2021 $2,826 +9.8%
2022 $2,962 +4.8%

Rising-cost window for ZIP 96148 (5 filing years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,584
Premium Range
$2,205 - $2,962
Annual Change Rate
+7.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Placer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 96148 via FIPS 06061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
93.1
Relatively Moderate · 93rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#34
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $25,175,654

Social Vulnerability Index 16.6 · Community Resilience 83.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Placer County)

ZIP 96148's county NRI is 93.1 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not California containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,962/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (6.64% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 96148?
ZIP 96148 (Tahoe Vista, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,962 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #134 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +34.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tahoe Vista, CA?
In ZIP 96148, insurers report a 56.9% loss ratio, a 4.88% claims frequency, and a 6.64% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96148 compared to the national average?
At $2,962/yr, ZIP 96148 runs 67% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96148?
ZIP 96148 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.64% in California, a rise of 166.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96148 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96148 have ranged from $2,205 to $2,962, with a 5-year average of $2,584. The annualized change rate is +7.7% per year.
How does ZIP 96148 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96148 has an average premium of $2,962/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 59% above the state average, ranking #134 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 96148?
County NRI 93.1 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 96148 via Placer County FIPS 06061. In-state rank #34 of 58; national percentile 93rd; hazard Wildfire.

What to do with ZIP 96148

This ZIP's premiums run at the 94th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.