ZIP 92129 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92129, San Diego, California.

45.0%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#534 of 1545
California rank
1,415
Policies

The verdict

At $1,934/yr, San Diego, CA (ZIP 92129) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,934
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+25.7%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,934/yr
+25.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.07%
Avg severity: $14,367
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
+55.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA) runs $1,934 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,415 reported policies. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92129 is 4% above, ranking #534 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Macdoel (ZIP 96058) at $1,934, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 92129. 6.07% of policies in ZIP 92129 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,367. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.35% in this ZIP, a rise of 55.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.7% through 2022, ranging $1,539 to $1,934 with a 5-year average of $1,745, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 92129 Compares

vs National Average
$1,934 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,934 vs $1,864
4% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92129, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,934
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92129.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,539 -
2019 $1,667 +8.3%
2020 $1,738 +4.3%
2021 $1,849 +6.4%
2022 $1,934 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,745
Premium Range
$1,539 - $1,934
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92129

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 92129?
ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,934 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #534 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +25.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92129: claims frequency (6.07%), loss ratio (45.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92129 compared to the national average?
At $1,934/yr, ZIP 92129 runs 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92129?
Insurers decline to renew 1.35% of policies in ZIP 92129 in California, a rise of 55.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92129 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 92129 runs $1,539-$1,934 (5-year average $1,745). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 92129 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92129 averages $1,934/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #534 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.