ZIP 91945 Insurance Data

Lemon Grove, California · San Diego County · 2,505 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,226/yr
+18.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.36%
Avg severity: $20,258
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-17.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 91945 (Lemon Grove, CA)

ZIP 91945 (Lemon Grove, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,226 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,505 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 34% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 91945 is 55.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,258. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.04% in this ZIP, a drop of 17.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 91945 have risen by 18.0%, ranging from $1,039 to $1,226 with a five-year average of $1,141 — an annualized rate of +4.2% per year. 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 91945 Compares

vs National Average
$1,226 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,226 vs $1,864
34% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,039
2019 $1,098 +5.6%
2020 $1,151 +4.8%
2021 $1,190 +3.4%
2022 $1,226 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,141
Premium Range
$1,039 - $1,226
Annual Change Rate
+4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 91945?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 91945 (Lemon Grove, CA) is $1,226 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lemon Grove, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.36% in this ZIP), loss ratio (55.5%), and nonrenewal rates (1.04%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 91945 compared to the national average?
ZIP 91945 premiums of $1,226/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 91945?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 91945 is 1.04%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -17.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 91945 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 91945 have ranged from $1,039 to $1,226, with a 5-year average of $1,141. The annualized change rate is +4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 91945 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 91945 has an average premium of $1,226/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 34% below the state average.

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