ZIP 92128 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92128, San Diego, California.

60.8%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#559 of 1545
California rank
1,638
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92128) runs $1,909/yr on average: the 71st percentile nationally and 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,909
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+26.6%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,909/yr
+26.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.90%
Avg severity: $16,817
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+17.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92128 (San Diego, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92128 (San Diego, CA) at $1,909 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,638 reported policies. That is 8% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #559 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Wrightwood (ZIP 92397) at $1,908, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 60.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.90% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,817. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.17%, a rise of 17.3% 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 92128 have risen by 26.6%, ranging from $1,508 to $1,909 with a five-year average of $1,718, an annualized rate of +6.1% 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 92128 Compares

vs National Average
$1,909 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,909 vs $1,864
2% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92128, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,909
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92128.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,508 -
2019 $1,642 +8.9%
2020 $1,709 +4.1%
2021 $1,823 +6.7%
2022 $1,909 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,718
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,909
Annual Change Rate
+6.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92128

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

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 92128?
At the 71st percentile nationally, #559 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 92128 (San Diego, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,909 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +26.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92128: claims frequency (6.90%), loss ratio (60.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.17%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92128 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92128 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,909/yr average is 8% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92128?
Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 92128 in California, a rise of 17.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92128 over 5 years?
ZIP 92128 premiums spanned $1,508 to $1,909 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,718. The annualized change rate is +6.1% per year.
How does ZIP 92128 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92128 averages $1,909/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #559 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.