ZIP 90603 · Los Angeles County

Whittier, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90603, Whittier, California.

54.5%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#1062 of 1545
California rank
2,369
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 90603 (Whittier, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,309/yr, 32nd percentile nationally, 26% below the U.S. norm.

$1,309
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+18.8%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,309/yr
+18.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.03%
Avg severity: $17,732
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
+14.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90603 (Whittier, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 90603 (Whittier, CA) pay an average of $1,309 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,369 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90603 in the 32nd percentile, 26% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #1062 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Jurupa Valley (ZIP 92509) at $1,310, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 90603 shows a 54.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.03% of policies in ZIP 90603 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,732. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.12% in this ZIP, a rise of 14.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 90603 have risen by 18.8%, ranging from $1,102 to $1,309 with a five-year average of $1,209, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 90603 Compares

vs National Average
$1,309 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,309 vs $1,864
30% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90603, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,309
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90603.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,102 -
2019 $1,154 +4.8%
2020 $1,200 +3.9%
2021 $1,282 +6.8%
2022 $1,309 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,209
Premium Range
$1,102 - $1,309
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90603

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 90603?
ZIP 90603 (Whittier, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,309 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #1062 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +18.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittier, CA?
In ZIP 90603, insurers report a 54.5% loss ratio, a 4.03% claims frequency, and a 1.12% nonrenewal rate, the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90603 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 90603 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,309/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90603?
Insurers decline to renew 1.12% of policies in ZIP 90603 in California, a rise of 14.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90603 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 90603 have ranged from $1,102 to $1,309, with a 5-year average of $1,209. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 90603 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90603 runs 30% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,309/yr), ranking #1062 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.