ZIP 92211 Insurance Data

Palm Desert, California · Riverside County · 623 policies

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)

ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,676 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations 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. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 10% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92211 is 30.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,366. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.43% in this ZIP, a rise of 11.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92211 have risen by 12.5%, ranging from $1,490 to $1,685 with a five-year average of $1,603 — an annualized rate of +3.0% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92211 (Palm Desert, CA) is $1,676 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm Desert, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.99% in this ZIP), loss ratio (30.9%), and nonrenewal rates (1.43%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92211 is 1.43%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +11.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92211 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92211 have ranged from $1,490 to $1,685, with a 5-year average of $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.

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