ZIP 92101 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92101, San Diego, California.

118.4%
Loss ratio
2.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#556 of 1545
California rank
3,040
Policies

The verdict

At $1,913/yr, San Diego, CA (ZIP 92101) sits in the 72nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,913
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+18.7%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,913/yr
+18.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
118.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.41%
Avg severity: $30,569
Nonrenewal Rate
2.78%
+198.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92101 (San Diego, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92101 (San Diego, CA) at $1,913 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,040 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 92101 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #556 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Long Beach (ZIP 90803) at $1,913, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 118.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 7.41% of policies in ZIP 92101 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,569. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.78%, a rise of 198.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92101 have risen by 18.7%, ranging from $1,612 to $1,913 with a five-year average of $1,781, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 92101 Compares

vs National Average
$1,913 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,913 vs $1,864
3% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92101, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,913
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92101.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,612 -
2019 $1,786 +10.8%
2020 $1,809 +1.3%
2021 $1,788 -1.2%
2022 $1,913 +7.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,781
Premium Range
$1,612 - $1,913
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92101

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 92101 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 92101?
ZIP 92101 (San Diego, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,913 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #556 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +18.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 92101: a claims frequency of 7.41% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.78%, against a loss ratio above 100% (118.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92101 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92101 premiums of $1,913/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92101?
ZIP 92101 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.78% in California, a rise of 198.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92101 over 5 years?
ZIP 92101 premiums spanned $1,612 to $1,913 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,781. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 92101 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92101 has an average premium of $1,913/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #556 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.