ZIP 92040 Insurance Data

Lakeside, California · San Diego County · 248 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
+29.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.48%
Avg severity: $22,454
Nonrenewal Rate
2.08%
+190.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92040 (Lakeside, CA)

ZIP 92040 (Lakeside, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,766 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 248 reported policies. That is 1% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 5% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92040 is 44.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,454. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.08% in this ZIP, a rise of 190.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92040 have risen by 29.6%, ranging from $1,362 to $1,766 with a five-year average of $1,553 — an annualized rate of +6.7% 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 92040 Compares

vs National Average
$1,766 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,766 vs $1,864
5% below state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,362
2019 $1,455 +6.8%
2020 $1,517 +4.2%
2021 $1,667 +9.9%
2022 $1,766 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,553
Premium Range
$1,362 - $1,766
Annual Change Rate
+6.7% 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 92040?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92040 (Lakeside, CA) is $1,766 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +29.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeside, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.48% in this ZIP), loss ratio (44.2%), and nonrenewal rates (2.08%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92040 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92040 premiums of $1,766/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92040?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92040 is 2.08%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +190.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92040 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92040 have ranged from $1,362 to $1,766, with a 5-year average of $1,553. The annualized change rate is +6.7% per year.
How does ZIP 92040 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92040 has an average premium of $1,766/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average.

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