ZIP 92126 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92126, San Diego, California.

60.6%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#950 of 1545
California rank
2,244
Policies

The verdict

San Diego, CA (ZIP 92126) averages $1,401/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,401
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+23.8%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,401/yr
+23.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.18%
Avg severity: $16,382
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
+87.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92126 (San Diego, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 92126 (San Diego, CA) pay an average of $1,401 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,244 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 39th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #950 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Cathedral City (ZIP 92234) at $1,402, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 92126 shows a 60.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,382. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.51% in this ZIP, a rise of 87.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92126 have risen by 23.8%, ranging from $1,132 to $1,401 with a five-year average of $1,273, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 92126 Compares

vs National Average
$1,401 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,401 vs $1,864
25% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92126, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,401
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92126.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,132 -
2019 $1,219 +7.7%
2020 $1,270 +4.2%
2021 $1,343 +5.7%
2022 $1,401 +4.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,273
Premium Range
$1,132 - $1,401
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92126

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 92126?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92126 (San Diego, CA) averages $1,401 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #950 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +23.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92126: claims frequency (5.18%), loss ratio (60.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92126 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92126 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,401/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92126?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92126 is 1.51%, a rise of 87.3% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92126 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92126 have ranged from $1,132 to $1,401, with a 5-year average of $1,273. The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92126 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92126 averages $1,401/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #950 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.