ZIP 90603 · Los Angeles County

Whittier, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 90603, Whittier, California averages $1,309/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 90603 (Whittier, CA) is #17,427 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #8,396 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,309
Avg premium (2022)
#17,427
of 25,593 on premium
#8,396
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
32nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
31/100
90603 - Whittier, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,309/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
100.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 90603's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,309 Lower than most lower than 68% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 90603. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 90603; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 90603 · Whittier (this ZIP) $1,309/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,309/yr
Below-median premium
+18.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.03%
Avg severity: $17,732
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Los Angeles County in the upper risk band at 100.0 (Very High): national 100th percentile, #1/58 inside California, and 13% above the 88.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 55.4 · Community Resilience 13.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 90603 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Los Angeles County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 90603 via FIPS 06037. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
100.0
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $4,565,736,367

Social Vulnerability Index 55.4 · Community Resilience 13.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very High
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 90603

Cross-state peers for ZIP 90603: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside California. County hazard context (Los Angeles, NRI 100.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,309/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.12% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 90603?
County NRI 100.0 (Very High) covers ZIP 90603 via Los Angeles County FIPS 06037. In-state rank #1 of 58; national percentile 100th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 90603

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.