ZIP 90405 · Los Angeles County

Santa Monica, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90405, Santa Monica, California.

43.1%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#439 of 1545
California rank
3,967
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Santa Monica, CA (ZIP 90405) runs $2,107/yr on average: the 79th percentile nationally and 19% above the U.S. average.

$2,107
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+20.5%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,107/yr
+20.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.58%
Avg severity: $35,124
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+154.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90405 (Santa Monica, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 90405 (Santa Monica, CA) pay an average of $2,107 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3,967 reported policies. That is 19% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 79th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 90405 is 13% above, ranking #439 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Mount Shasta (ZIP 96067) at $2,107, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 90405 shows a 43.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.58% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,124. 1.20% of ZIP 90405 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 154.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 20.5% through 2022, ranging $1,748 to $2,121 with a 5-year average of $1,978, an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 90405 Compares

vs National Average
$2,107 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,107 vs $1,864
13% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90405, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,107
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90405.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,748 -
2019 $1,897 +8.5%
2020 $2,018 +6.4%
2021 $2,121 +5.1%
2022 $2,107 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,978
Premium Range
$1,748 - $2,121
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90405

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 90405?
ZIP 90405 (Santa Monica, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,107 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #439 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +20.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Santa Monica, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 90405: claims frequency (2.58%), loss ratio (43.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90405 compared to the national average?
ZIP 90405 premiums of $2,107/yr are 19% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 79th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90405?
ZIP 90405 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.20% in California, a rise of 154.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90405 over 5 years?
ZIP 90405 premiums spanned $1,748 to $2,121 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,978. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 90405 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90405 runs 13% above the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $2,107/yr), ranking #439 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.