ZIP 92106 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92106, San Diego, California.

58.0%
Loss ratio
1.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#397 of 1545
California rank
1,319
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92106) runs $2,189/yr on average: the 82nd percentile nationally and 23% above the U.S. average.

$2,189
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+21.3%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,189/yr
+21.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.17%
Avg severity: $30,423
Nonrenewal Rate
1.37%
+153.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA) runs $2,189 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,319 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92106 comes in 23% above, the 82nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 17% above, ranking #397 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Palm Springs (ZIP 92262) at $2,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 58.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 92106. About 4.17% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,423. 1.37% of ZIP 92106 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 153.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 92106 premiums risen 21.3%, spanning $1,805 to $2,189 (five-year average: $2,027), an annualized rate of +4.9% 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 92106 Compares

vs National Average
$2,189 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,189 vs $1,864
17% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92106, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,189
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92106.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,805 -
2019 $1,953 +8.2%
2020 $2,060 +5.5%
2021 $2,126 +3.2%
2022 $2,189 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,027
Premium Range
$1,805 - $2,189
Annual Change Rate
+4.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92106

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 92106?
ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,189 per year as of 2022, in the 82nd percentile nationally, #397 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +21.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92106: claims frequency (4.17%), loss ratio (58.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 82nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92106 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92106 lands in the 82nd percentile: its $2,189/yr average is 23% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92106?
ZIP 92106 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.37% in California, a rise of 153.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92106 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92106 have ranged from $1,805 to $2,189, with a 5-year average of $2,027. The annualized change rate is +4.9% per year.
How does ZIP 92106 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92106 averages $2,189/yr, 17% above that figure, ranking #397 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.