ZIP 92211 · Riverside County

Palm Desert, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92211, Palm Desert, California.

30.9%
Loss ratio
1.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#722 of 1545
California rank
623
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,676/yr, 59th percentile nationally, 6% below the U.S. norm.

$1,676
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+12.5%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,676/yr
+12.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $17,366
Nonrenewal Rate
1.43%
+11.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) runs $1,676 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 623 reported policies. That is 6% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #722 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Francisco (ZIP 94116) at $1,678, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,366. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.43%, a rise of 11.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 92211 costs have risen 12.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,490 to a high of $1,685, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 92211 Compares

vs National Average
$1,676 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,676 vs $1,864
10% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92211, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,676
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92211.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,490 -
2019 $1,549 +4.0%
2020 $1,614 +4.2%
2021 $1,685 +4.4%
2022 $1,676 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,603
Premium Range
$1,490 - $1,685
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92211

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 92211?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) averages $1,676 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #722 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm Desert, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92211: claims frequency (2.99%), loss ratio (30.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.43%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92211 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92211 premiums of $1,676/yr are 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92211?
ZIP 92211 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.43% in California, a rise of 11.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92211 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 92211 runs $1,490-$1,685 (5-year average $1,603). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 92211 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92211 has an average premium of $1,676/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #722 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.