ZIP 96161 · Nevada County

Truckee, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 96161, Truckee, California.

16.2%
Loss ratio
4.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#67 of 1545
California rank
39
Policies

The verdict

At $3,525/yr, Truckee, CA (ZIP 96161) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 99% above the U.S. average.

$3,525
Avg premium (2022)
+99%
vs U.S. average
+44.3%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,525/yr
+44.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.06%
Avg severity: $27,768
Nonrenewal Rate
4.98%
+176.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA) at $3,525 per year for 2022 across approximately 39 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 96161 in the 97th percentile, 99% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 89% above, ranking #67 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Trabuco Canyon (ZIP 92679) at $3,541, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 96161 shows a 16.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.06% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,768. Insurers decline to renew 4.98% of policies in ZIP 96161 at expiration, a rise of 176.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 96161 costs have risen 44.3% since 2018, from a low of $2,443 to a high of $3,525, 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 96161 Compares

vs National Average
$3,525 vs $1,776
99% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,525 vs $1,864
89% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 96161, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,500$3,000$3,500$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,525
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 96161.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,443 -
2019 $2,589 +6.0%
2020 $2,928 +13.1%
2021 $3,419 +16.8%
2022 $3,525 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,981
Premium Range
$2,443 - $3,525
Annual Change Rate
+9.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 96161

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 96161?
ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,525 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #67 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +44.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Truckee, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 96161: claims frequency (2.06%), loss ratio (16.2%), and nonrenewal rate (4.98%), together placing this ZIP at the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 96161 compared to the national average?
At $3,525/yr, ZIP 96161 runs 99% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 96161?
ZIP 96161 shows a nonrenewal rate of 4.98% in California, a rise of 176.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 96161 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 96161 runs $2,443-$3,525 (5-year average $2,981). The annualized change rate is +9.6% per year.
How does ZIP 96161 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 96161 has an average premium of $3,525/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 89% above the state average, ranking #67 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.