ZIP 92103 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92103, San Diego, California.

58.1%
Loss ratio
1.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#464 of 1545
California rank
3,184
Policies

The verdict

At $2,062/yr, San Diego, CA (ZIP 92103) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% above the U.S. average.

$2,062
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+16.2%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,062/yr
+16.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $31,114
Nonrenewal Rate
1.63%
+125.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92103 (San Diego, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92103 (San Diego, CA) at $2,062 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,184 reported policies. That is 16% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 11% above that figure, ranking #464 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Trinity Center (ZIP 96091) at $2,060, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 58.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.85% of policies in ZIP 92103 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,114. 1.63% of ZIP 92103 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 125.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 16.2% through 2022, ranging $1,775 to $2,062 with a 5-year average of $1,965, an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 92103 Compares

vs National Average
$2,062 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,062 vs $1,864
11% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92103, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92103.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,775 -
2019 $1,917 +8.0%
2020 $2,021 +5.4%
2021 $2,050 +1.5%
2022 $2,062 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,965
Premium Range
$1,775 - $2,062
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92103

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 92103 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 92103?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92103 (San Diego, CA) averages $2,062 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 77th percentile, #464 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +16.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
In ZIP 92103, insurers report a 58.1% loss ratio, a 3.85% claims frequency, and a 1.63% nonrenewal rate, the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92103 compared to the national average?
At $2,062/yr, ZIP 92103 runs 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92103?
Insurers decline to renew 1.63% of policies in ZIP 92103 in California, a rise of 125.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92103 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92103 have ranged from $1,775 to $2,062, with a 5-year average of $1,965. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 92103 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92103 has an average premium of $2,062/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #464 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.