ZIP 92021 · San Diego County

El Cajon, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92021, El Cajon, California.

56.3%
Loss ratio
2.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#710 of 1545
California rank
845
Policies

The verdict

At $1,700/yr, El Cajon, CA (ZIP 92021) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,700
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+29.8%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,700/yr
+29.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.63%
Avg severity: $26,364
Nonrenewal Rate
2.22%
+114.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92021 (El Cajon, CA)

ZIP 92021 (El Cajon, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,700 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 845 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92021 comes in 4% below, the 60th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92021 is 9% below, ranking #710 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Irvine (ZIP 92618) at $1,701, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.63% of policies in ZIP 92021 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,364. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.22%, a rise of 114.7% 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 92021 premiums risen 29.8%, spanning $1,310 to $1,700 (five-year average: $1,487), an annualized rate of +6.7% 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 92021 Compares

vs National Average
$1,700 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,700 vs $1,864
9% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92021, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,700
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92021.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,408 +7.4%
2020 $1,455 +3.3%
2021 $1,562 +7.4%
2022 $1,700 +8.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,487
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,700
Annual Change Rate
+6.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92021

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 92021?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92021 (El Cajon, CA) averages $1,700 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #710 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +29.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in El Cajon, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92021: claims frequency (3.63%), loss ratio (56.3%), and nonrenewal rate (2.22%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92021 compared to the national average?
At $1,700/yr, ZIP 92021 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92021?
ZIP 92021 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.22% in California, a rise of 114.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92021 over 5 years?
ZIP 92021 premiums spanned $1,310 to $1,700 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,487. The annualized change rate is +6.7% per year.
How does ZIP 92021 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92021 runs 9% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,700/yr), ranking #710 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.