ZIP 90605 · Los Angeles County

Whittier, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90605, Whittier, California.

131.4%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#1178 of 1545
California rank
2,755
Policies

The verdict

Whittier, CA (ZIP 90605) averages $1,231/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally.

$1,231
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+21.4%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,231/yr
+21.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
131.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.72%
Avg severity: $43,487
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
+30.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90605 (Whittier, CA)

ZIP 90605 (Whittier, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,231 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,755 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 90605 comes in 31% below, the 26th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #1178 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Santa Paula (ZIP 93060) at $1,231, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 131.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 90605. 3.72% of policies in ZIP 90605 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,487. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.33%, a rise of 30.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 90605 premiums risen 21.4%, spanning $1,014 to $1,231 (five-year average: $1,130), an annualized rate of +5.0% 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 90605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,231 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,231 vs $1,864
34% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90605, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,231
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,014 -
2019 $1,073 +5.9%
2020 $1,122 +4.5%
2021 $1,208 +7.7%
2022 $1,231 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,130
Premium Range
$1,014 - $1,231
Annual Change Rate
+5.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90605

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

  • Compare ZIP 90605 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 90605?
ZIP 90605 (Whittier, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,231 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #1178 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +21.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittier, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 90605: a claims frequency of 3.72% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.33%, against a loss ratio above 100% (131.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90605 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 90605 lands in the 26th percentile: its $1,231/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90605?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90605 is 1.33%, a rise of 30.9% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90605 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 90605 runs $1,014-$1,231 (5-year average $1,130). The annualized change rate is +5.0% per year.
How does ZIP 90605 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 90605 has an average premium of $1,231/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 34% below the state average, ranking #1178 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.