ZIP 91942 · San Diego County
La Mesa, CA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 91942, La Mesa, California.
- 48.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.91%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #1158 of 1545
- California rank
- 2,506
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in La Mesa, CA (ZIP 91942) runs $1,246/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.
- $1,246
- Avg premium (2022)
- -30%
- vs U.S. average
- +18.6%
- since 2018
- 27th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 91942 (La Mesa, CA)
Homeowners in ZIP 91942 (La Mesa, CA) pay an average of $1,246 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,506 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 91942 in the 27th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 33% below that figure, ranking #1158 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Lancaster (ZIP 93535) at $1,246, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 48.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 91942. About 4.09% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,754. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.91% in this ZIP, a drop of 0.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 91942 premiums risen 18.6%, spanning $1,050 to $1,246 (five-year average: $1,164), an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 91942 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 91942, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,050 | - |
| 2019 | $1,122 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | $1,175 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $1,224 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $1,246 | +1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 91942
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 91942 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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