ZIP 90404 · Los Angeles County

Santa Monica, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90404, Santa Monica, California.

32.4%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#836 of 1545
California rank
4,138
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 90404 (Santa Monica, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,533/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,533
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+20.9%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,533/yr
+20.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.87%
Avg severity: $26,567
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
+47.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90404 (Santa Monica, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 90404 (Santa Monica, CA) pay an average of $1,533 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4,138 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90404 in the 49th percentile, 14% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #836 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Chico (ZIP 95928) at $1,534, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 90404. 1.87% of policies in ZIP 90404 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,567. 1.25% of ZIP 90404 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 47.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 90404 have risen by 20.9%, ranging from $1,268 to $1,533 with a five-year average of $1,446, an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 90404 Compares

vs National Average
$1,533 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,533 vs $1,864
18% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90404, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,533
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90404.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,268 -
2019 $1,401 +10.5%
2020 $1,499 +7.0%
2021 $1,528 +1.9%
2022 $1,533 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,446
Premium Range
$1,268 - $1,533
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90404

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 90404?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 90404 (Santa Monica, CA) averages $1,533 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #836 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +20.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Santa Monica, CA?
In ZIP 90404, insurers report a 32.4% loss ratio, a 1.87% claims frequency, and a 1.25% nonrenewal rate, the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90404 compared to the national average?
At $1,533/yr, ZIP 90404 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90404?
ZIP 90404 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.25% in California, a rise of 47.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90404 over 5 years?
ZIP 90404 premiums spanned $1,268 to $1,533 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,446. The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 90404 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90404 has an average premium of $1,533/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #836 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.