ZIP 90742 · Orange County

Sunset Beach, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 90742, Sunset Beach, California.

1.4%
Loss ratio
1.04%
Nonrenewal rate
#148 of 1545
California rank
1,740
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,894/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 63% above the U.S. norm.

$2,894
Avg premium (2022)
+63%
vs U.S. average
+14.7%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,894/yr
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.52%
Avg severity: $7,820
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-5.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA) runs $2,894 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,740 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 90742 in the 94th percentile, 63% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 55% above that figure, ranking #148 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Prather (ZIP 93651) at $2,893, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 90742 is 1.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 0.52% of policies in ZIP 90742 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,820. Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 90742 at expiration, a drop of 5.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 90742 have risen by 14.7%, ranging from $2,524 to $2,908 with a five-year average of $2,739, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 90742 Compares

vs National Average
$2,894 vs $1,776
63% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,894 vs $1,864
55% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 90742, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,894
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 90742.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,524 -
2019 $2,593 +2.8%
2020 $2,775 +7.0%
2021 $2,908 +4.8%
2022 $2,894 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,739
Premium Range
$2,524 - $2,908
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 90742

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 90742?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 90742 (Sunset Beach, CA): $2,894/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #148 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sunset Beach, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 90742: claims frequency (0.52%), loss ratio (1.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.04%), together placing this ZIP at the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 90742 compared to the national average?
At $2,894/yr, ZIP 90742 runs 63% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 90742?
Insurers decline to renew 1.04% of policies in ZIP 90742 in California, a drop of 5.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 90742 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 90742 have ranged from $2,524 to $2,908, with a 5-year average of $2,739. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 90742 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 90742 averages $2,894/yr, 55% above that figure, ranking #148 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.