ZIP 91401 · Los Angeles County

Van Nuys, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 91401, Van Nuys, California.

112.4%
Loss ratio
1.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#516 of 1545
California rank
4,392
Policies

The verdict

At $1,978/yr, Van Nuys, CA (ZIP 91401) sits in the 74th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,978
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+21.5%
since 2018
74th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,978/yr
+21.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
112.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.99%
Avg severity: $44,618
Nonrenewal Rate
1.47%
+31.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys, CA) runs $1,978 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4,392 reported policies. That is 11% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 74th percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #516 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Auburn (ZIP 95603) at $1,976, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 91401 shows a 112.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 4.99% of policies in ZIP 91401 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $44,618. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.47%, a rise of 31.3% 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 91401 premiums risen 21.5%, spanning $1,628 to $1,978 (five-year average: $1,814), 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 91401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,978 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,978 vs $1,864
6% above state avg
National Percentile
74th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 91401, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,978
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 91401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,628 -
2019 $1,718 +5.5%
2020 $1,821 +6.0%
2021 $1,924 +5.7%
2022 $1,978 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,814
Premium Range
$1,628 - $1,978
Annual Change Rate
+5.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 91401

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 91401?
ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,978 per year as of 2022 (74th percentile, #516 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +21.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Van Nuys, CA?
ZIP 91401 is running a loss ratio above 100% (112.4%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.99% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.47%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 91401 compared to the national average?
At $1,978/yr, ZIP 91401 runs 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 74th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 91401?
ZIP 91401 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.47% in California, a rise of 31.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 91401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 91401 have ranged from $1,628 to $1,978, with a 5-year average of $1,814. The annualized change rate is +5.0% per year.
How does ZIP 91401 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 91401 averages $1,978/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #516 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.