ZIP 90604 · Los Angeles County

Whittier, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90604, Whittier, California.

72.8%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#1403 of 1545
California rank
3,570
Policies

The verdict

Whittier, CA (ZIP 90604) averages $1,067/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,067
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+18.1%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,067/yr
+18.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $17,829
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+28.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90604 (Whittier, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 90604 (Whittier, CA) runs $1,067 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3,570 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90604 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 43% below, ranking #1403 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Waterford (ZIP 95386) at $1,066, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 72.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 90604. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,829. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.07%, a rise of 28.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.1% through 2022, ranging $904 to $1,067 with a 5-year average of $990, an annualized rate of +4.2% 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 90604 Compares

vs National Average
$1,067 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,067 vs $1,864
43% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90604, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90604.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $904 -
2019 $948 +4.9%
2020 $991 +4.6%
2021 $1,038 +4.8%
2022 $1,067 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$990
Premium Range
$904 - $1,067
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90604

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

  • Compare ZIP 90604 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 90604?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 90604 (Whittier, CA) is comparatively affordable at $1,067 per year as of 2022, just the 12th percentile nationally, #1403 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +18.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittier, CA?
In ZIP 90604, insurers report a 72.8% loss ratio, a 4.36% claims frequency, and a 1.07% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90604 compared to the national average?
ZIP 90604 premiums of $1,067/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90604?
Insurers decline to renew 1.07% of policies in ZIP 90604 in California, a rise of 28.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90604 over 5 years?
ZIP 90604 premiums spanned $904 to $1,067 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $990. The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 90604 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90604 has an average premium of $1,067/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 43% below the state average, ranking #1403 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.