ZIP 90240 · Los Angeles County

Downey, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90240, Downey, California.

65.0%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#1100 of 1545
California rank
3,393
Policies

The verdict

Downey, CA (ZIP 90240) averages $1,286/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally.

$1,286
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+16.4%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,286/yr
+16.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $22,981
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+2.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90240 (Downey, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 90240 (Downey, CA) at $1,286 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,393 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90240 in the 30th percentile, 28% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 31% below, ranking #1100 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Roseville (ZIP 95747) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 90240 shows a 65.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,981. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a rise of 2.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 90240 costs have risen 16.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,104 to a high of $1,286, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 90240 Compares

vs National Average
$1,286 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,286 vs $1,864
31% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90240, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,286
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,104 -
2019 $1,163 +5.3%
2020 $1,200 +3.1%
2021 $1,260 +5.0%
2022 $1,286 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,203
Premium Range
$1,104 - $1,286
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90240

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 90240?
At the 30th percentile nationally, #1100 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 90240 (Downey, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,286 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Downey, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 90240: a claims frequency of 3.64%, a loss ratio of 65.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90240 compared to the national average?
ZIP 90240 premiums of $1,286/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90240?
ZIP 90240 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in California, a rise of 2.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90240 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 90240 have ranged from $1,104 to $1,286, with a 5-year average of $1,203. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 90240 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90240 runs 31% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,286/yr), ranking #1100 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.