ZIP 92019 · San Diego County

El Cajon, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 92019, El Cajon, California averages $2,121/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, El Cajon, CA (ZIP 92019) ranks #5,237 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,121/yr) but #3,798 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.74%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,121
Avg premium (2022)
#5,237
of 25,593 on premium
#3,798
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
80th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
11/100
92019 - El Cajon, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,121/yr
Avg premium, 20th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
8.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 92019's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,121 Higher than most more expensive than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 92019. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 92019; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 92019 · El Cajon (this ZIP) $2,121/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,121/yr
Above-median premium
+33.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.2%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $21,794
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 92019's county (San Diego): score 99.7, rating Very High, hazard Wildfire. That is #7 of 58 California counties and the 100th national percentile (12% above the 88.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 24.8 · Community Resilience 8.3. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

2018-2022: premiums climbing +7.5%/yr

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in San Diego County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 92019 via FIPS 06073. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.7
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $430,155,987

Social Vulnerability Index 24.8 · Community Resilience 8.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very High
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 92019

Cross-state peers for ZIP 92019: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside California. County hazard context (San Diego, NRI 99.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,121/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.74% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 92019?
San Diego County scores 99.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High), 100th percentile nationally and #7 of 58 California counties. The index's top hazard label is Wildfire. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very High, Flooding Very High, Earthquake Relatively High, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 92019

This ZIP's premiums run at the 80th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.