ZIP 90601 · Los Angeles County

Whittier, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90601, Whittier, California.

111.5%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#869 of 1545
California rank
1,088
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Whittier, CA (ZIP 90601) runs $1,492/yr on average: the 46th percentile nationally and 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,492
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+22.2%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,492/yr
+22.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
111.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.51%
Avg severity: $36,848
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
+92.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA)

ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,492 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,088 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 90601 comes in 16% below, the 46th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #869 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Van Nuys (ZIP 91405) at $1,492, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 90601 shows a 111.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 4.51% of policies in ZIP 90601 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,848. Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 90601 at expiration, a rise of 92.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 22.2% through 2022, ranging $1,221 to $1,492 with a 5-year average of $1,368, an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 90601 Compares

vs National Average
$1,492 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,492 vs $1,864
20% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90601, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,492
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,221 -
2019 $1,303 +6.7%
2020 $1,361 +4.4%
2021 $1,463 +7.5%
2022 $1,492 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,368
Premium Range
$1,221 - $1,492
Annual Change Rate
+5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90601

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

  • Put ZIP 90601 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 90601?
ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,492 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #869 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +22.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittier, CA?
Insurers in ZIP 90601 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 111.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.51% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.30%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90601 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 90601 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,492/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90601?
ZIP 90601 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.30% in California, a rise of 92.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90601 over 5 years?
ZIP 90601 premiums spanned $1,221 to $1,492 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,368. The annualized change rate is +5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 90601 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90601 runs 20% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,492/yr), ranking #869 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.