ZIP 92259 · Imperial County

Ocotillo, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92259, Ocotillo, California.

19.9%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#1448 of 1545
California rank

The verdict

ZIP 92259 (Ocotillo, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,024/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 42% below the U.S. norm.

$1,024
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+15.0%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,024/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.20%
Avg severity: $16,946
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
-12.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92259 (Ocotillo, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 92259 (Ocotillo, CA) runs $1,024 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 92259 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 45% below that figure, ranking #1448 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Los Angeles (ZIP 90001) at $1,024, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92259 is 19.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.20% of policies in ZIP 92259 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,946. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.20%, a drop of 12.1% 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 92259 costs have risen 15.0% since 2018, from a low of $891 to a high of $1,024, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 92259 Compares

vs National Average
$1,024 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,024 vs $1,864
45% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92259, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,024
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92259.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $891 -
2019 $987 +10.8%
2020 $1,018 +3.1%
2021 $1,014 -0.3%
2022 $1,024 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$987
Premium Range
$891 - $1,024
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92259

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 92259 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 92259?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92259 (Ocotillo, CA) is comparatively affordable at $1,024 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #1448 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocotillo, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92259: claims frequency (1.20%), loss ratio (19.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92259 compared to the national average?
At $1,024/yr, ZIP 92259 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92259?
Insurers decline to renew 1.20% of policies in ZIP 92259 in California, a drop of 12.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92259 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92259 have ranged from $891 to $1,024, with a 5-year average of $987. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92259 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92259 runs 45% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,024/yr), ranking #1448 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.