ZIP 92019 · San Diego County

El Cajon, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92019, El Cajon, California.

43.2%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#427 of 1545
California rank
593
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,121/yr, 80th percentile nationally, 19% above the U.S. norm.

$2,121
Avg premium (2022)
+19%
vs U.S. average
+33.8%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,121/yr
+33.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $21,794
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%
+74.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) at $2,121 per year for 2022 across approximately 593 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92019 comes in 19% above, the 80th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #427 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Sierra Madre (ZIP 91024) at $2,121, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92019 is 43.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,794. Insurers decline to renew 1.74% of policies in ZIP 92019 at expiration, a rise of 74.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 92019 premiums risen 33.8%, spanning $1,585 to $2,121 (five-year average: $1,831), an annualized rate of +7.5% 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 92019 Compares

vs National Average
$2,121 vs $1,776
19% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,121 vs $1,864
14% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92019, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,121
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92019.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,585 -
2019 $1,710 +7.9%
2020 $1,794 +4.9%
2021 $1,948 +8.6%
2022 $2,121 +8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,831
Premium Range
$1,585 - $2,121
Annual Change Rate
+7.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92019

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 92019 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 92019?
ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,121 per year as of 2022, in the 80th percentile nationally, #427 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +33.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in El Cajon, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92019: a claims frequency of 4.20%, a loss ratio of 43.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.74%, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92019 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92019 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,121/yr average is 19% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92019?
ZIP 92019 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.74% in California, a rise of 74.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92019 over 5 years?
ZIP 92019 premiums spanned $1,585 to $2,121 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,831. The annualized change rate is +7.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92019 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92019 has an average premium of $2,121/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 14% above the state average, ranking #427 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.