ZIP 92056 · San Diego County

Oceanside, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92056, Oceanside, California.

92.6%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#825 of 1545
California rank
1,608
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 92056 (Oceanside, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,551/yr, 50th percentile nationally, 13% below the U.S. norm.

$1,551
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+25.9%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,551/yr
+25.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
92.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.57%
Avg severity: $18,987
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+31.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92056 (Oceanside, CA)

ZIP 92056 (Oceanside, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,551 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,608 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92056 comes in 13% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #825 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Oakland (ZIP 94601) at $1,552, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 92.6%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. 7.57% of policies in ZIP 92056 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,987. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 92056 at expiration, a rise of 31.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92056 have risen by 25.9%, ranging from $1,232 to $1,551 with a five-year average of $1,394, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 92056 Compares

vs National Average
$1,551 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,551 vs $1,864
17% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92056, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,551
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92056.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,232 -
2019 $1,318 +7.0%
2020 $1,398 +6.0%
2021 $1,470 +5.2%
2022 $1,551 +5.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,394
Premium Range
$1,232 - $1,551
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92056

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 92056?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92056 (Oceanside, CA) averages $1,551 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 50th percentile, #825 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +25.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oceanside, CA?
In ZIP 92056, insurers report a 92.6% loss ratio, a 7.57% claims frequency, and a 1.28% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92056 compared to the national average?
At $1,551/yr, ZIP 92056 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92056?
ZIP 92056 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.28% in California, a rise of 31.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92056 over 5 years?
ZIP 92056 premiums spanned $1,232 to $1,551 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,394. The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 92056 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92056 averages $1,551/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #825 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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