ZIP 90501 · Los Angeles County

Torrance, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90501, Torrance, California.

49.5%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#1220 of 1545
California rank
2,964
Policies

The verdict

Torrance, CA (ZIP 90501) averages $1,209/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,209
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+20.6%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,209/yr
+20.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.73%
Avg severity: $16,013
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-9.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90501 (Torrance, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 90501 (Torrance, CA) pay an average of $1,209 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,964 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90501 in the 24th percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 35% below that figure, ranking #1220 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Caruthers (ZIP 93609) at $1,209, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 90501 is 49.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,013. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 90501 at expiration, a drop of 9.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 90501 costs have risen 20.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,003 to a high of $1,209, 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 90501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,209 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,209 vs $1,864
35% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90501, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,209
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,003 -
2019 $1,058 +5.5%
2020 $1,102 +4.1%
2021 $1,181 +7.1%
2022 $1,209 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,111
Premium Range
$1,003 - $1,209
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90501

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 90501?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #1220 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 90501 (Torrance, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,209 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +20.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Torrance, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 90501: claims frequency (3.73%), loss ratio (49.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 90501 premiums of $1,209/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90501?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90501 is 0.94%, a drop of 9.6% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90501 over 5 years?
ZIP 90501 premiums spanned $1,003 to $1,209 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,111. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 90501 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90501 has an average premium of $1,209/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 35% below the state average, ranking #1220 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.