ZIP 96150 · El Dorado County

South Lake Tahoe, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96150, South Lake Tahoe, California.

49.0%
Loss ratio
4.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#299 of 1545
California rank
93
Policies

The verdict

At $2,390/yr, South Lake Tahoe, CA (ZIP 96150) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% above the U.S. average.

$2,390
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+36.0%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,390/yr
+36.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.85%
Avg severity: $24,141
Nonrenewal Rate
4.06%
+282.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) pay an average of $2,390 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 93 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 96150 comes in 35% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 28% above that figure, ranking #299 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Los Angeles (ZIP 90056) at $2,390, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,141. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 4.06% in this ZIP, a rise of 282.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 96150 premiums risen 36.0%, spanning $1,758 to $2,390 (five-year average: $2,066), an annualized rate of +8.0% 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 96150 Compares

vs National Average
$2,390 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,390 vs $1,864
28% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96150, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,390
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96150.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,758 -
2019 $1,860 +5.8%
2020 $2,038 +9.6%
2021 $2,282 +12.0%
2022 $2,390 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,066
Premium Range
$1,758 - $2,390
Annual Change Rate
+8.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96150

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 96150?
ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,390 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #299 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +36.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
In ZIP 96150, insurers report a 49.0% loss ratio, a 4.85% claims frequency, and a 4.06% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96150 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 96150 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,390/yr average is 35% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96150?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96150 is 4.06%, a rise of 282.0% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96150 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 96150 have ranged from $1,758 to $2,390, with a 5-year average of $2,066. The annualized change rate is +8.0% per year.
How does ZIP 96150 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96150 runs 28% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,390/yr), ranking #299 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.