ZIP 90241 · Los Angeles County

Downey, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90241, Downey, California.

61.0%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#1246 of 1545
California rank
3,324
Policies

The verdict

Downey, CA (ZIP 90241) averages $1,192/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,192
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+15.9%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,192/yr
+15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.77%
Avg severity: $26,228
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90241 (Downey, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 90241 (Downey, CA) at $1,192 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,324 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90241 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 90241 is 36% below, ranking #1246 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Barstow (ZIP 92311) at $1,192, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 90241 is 61.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.77% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,228. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 90241 at expiration, a drop of 17.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 90241 have risen by 15.9%, ranging from $1,028 to $1,192 with a five-year average of $1,119, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 90241 Compares

vs National Average
$1,192 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,192 vs $1,864
36% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90241, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,192
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90241.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,028 -
2019 $1,086 +5.6%
2020 $1,120 +3.2%
2021 $1,168 +4.3%
2022 $1,192 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,119
Premium Range
$1,028 - $1,192
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90241

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 90241?
ZIP 90241 (Downey, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,192 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #1246 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Downey, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 90241: claims frequency (2.77%), loss ratio (61.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.86%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90241 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 90241 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,192/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90241?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 90241 in California, a drop of 17.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90241 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 90241 have ranged from $1,028 to $1,192, with a 5-year average of $1,119. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 90241 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 90241 averages $1,192/yr, 36% below that figure, ranking #1246 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.