ZIP 92252 · San Bernardino County

Joshua Tree, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92252, Joshua Tree, California.

30.2%
Loss ratio
1.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#1102 of 1545
California rank
41
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,285/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,285
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+23.8%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,285/yr
+23.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.13%
Avg severity: $18,252
Nonrenewal Rate
1.43%
+168.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) pay an average of $1,285 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 41 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 31% below, ranking #1102 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Rohnert Park (ZIP 94928) at $1,285, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,252. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.43%, a rise of 168.4% 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 92252 have risen by 23.8%, ranging from $1,038 to $1,285 with a five-year average of $1,166, an annualized rate of +5.5% 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 92252 Compares

vs National Average
$1,285 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,285 vs $1,864
31% below state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92252, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,285
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92252.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,038 -
2019 $1,086 +4.6%
2020 $1,154 +6.3%
2021 $1,266 +9.7%
2022 $1,285 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,166
Premium Range
$1,038 - $1,285
Annual Change Rate
+5.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92252

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 92252?
ZIP 92252 (Joshua Tree, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,285 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #1102 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +23.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Joshua Tree, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92252: a claims frequency of 2.13%, a loss ratio of 30.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.43%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92252 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92252 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,285/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92252?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92252 is 1.43%, a rise of 168.4% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92252 over 5 years?
ZIP 92252 premiums spanned $1,038 to $1,285 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,166. The annualized change rate is +5.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92252 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92252 runs 31% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,285/yr), ranking #1102 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.