ZIP 92139 · San Diego County

San Diego, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92139, San Diego, California.

66.2%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#1192 of 1545
California rank
3,748
Policies

The verdict

At $1,221/yr, San Diego, CA (ZIP 92139) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,221
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+22.1%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,221/yr
+22.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.59%
Avg severity: $17,630
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
+11.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92139 (San Diego, CA)

ZIP 92139 (San Diego, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,221 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3,748 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 35% below that figure, ranking #1192 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Rancho Cordova (ZIP 95670) at $1,221, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 92139 shows a 66.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,630. 0.99% of ZIP 92139 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 11.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 22.1% through 2022, ranging $1,000 to $1,221 with a 5-year average of $1,121, an annualized rate of +5.1% 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 92139 Compares

vs National Average
$1,221 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,221 vs $1,864
35% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92139, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,221
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92139.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,000 -
2019 $1,074 +7.5%
2020 $1,126 +4.7%
2021 $1,183 +5.1%
2022 $1,221 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,121
Premium Range
$1,000 - $1,221
Annual Change Rate
+5.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92139

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

  • Compare ZIP 92139 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 92139?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92139 (San Diego, CA) averages $1,221 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #1192 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +22.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Diego, CA?
In ZIP 92139, insurers report a 66.2% loss ratio, a 4.59% claims frequency, and a 0.99% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92139 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92139 premiums of $1,221/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92139?
ZIP 92139 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.99% in California, a rise of 11.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92139 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92139 have ranged from $1,000 to $1,221, with a 5-year average of $1,121. The annualized change rate is +5.1% per year.
How does ZIP 92139 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92139 has an average premium of $1,221/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 35% below the state average, ranking #1192 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.