ZIP 92108 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92108, San Diego, California.

108.3%
Loss ratio
1.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#1117 of 1545
California rank
1,682
Policies

The verdict

San Diego, CA (ZIP 92108) averages $1,276/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.

$1,276
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+28.4%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,276/yr
+28.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
108.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.51%
Avg severity: $21,227
Nonrenewal Rate
1.78%
+375.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92108 (San Diego, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92108 (San Diego, CA) at $1,276 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,682 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92108 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 32% below, ranking #1117 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Leandro (ZIP 94578) at $1,275, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92108 is 108.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 6.51% of policies in ZIP 92108 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,227. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.78% in this ZIP, a rise of 375.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 28.4% through 2022, ranging $993 to $1,276 with a 5-year average of $1,133, an annualized rate of +6.5% 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 92108 Compares

vs National Average
$1,276 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,276 vs $1,864
32% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92108, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,276
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92108.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $993 -
2019 $1,082 +9.0%
2020 $1,110 +2.6%
2021 $1,203 +8.3%
2022 $1,276 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,133
Premium Range
$993 - $1,276
Annual Change Rate
+6.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92108

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

  • Compare ZIP 92108 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 92108?
ZIP 92108 (San Diego, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,276 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #1117 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +28.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 92108: a claims frequency of 6.51% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.78%, against a loss ratio above 100% (108.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92108 compared to the national average?
At $1,276/yr, ZIP 92108 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92108?
Insurers decline to renew 1.78% of policies in ZIP 92108 in California, a rise of 375.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92108 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 92108 runs $993-$1,276 (5-year average $1,133). The annualized change rate is +6.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92108 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92108 runs 32% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,276/yr), ranking #1117 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.