ZIP 92260 · Riverside County

Palm Desert, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92260, Palm Desert, California.

53.5%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 1545
California rank
431
Policies

The verdict

Palm Desert, CA (ZIP 92260) averages $2,373/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally.

$2,373
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+33.5%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,373/yr
+33.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.15%
Avg severity: $24,664
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+25.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92260 (Palm Desert, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) at $2,373 per year for 2022 across approximately 431 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92260 comes in 34% above, the 86th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92260 is 27% above, ranking #308 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Anaheim (ZIP 92808) at $2,374, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92260 is 53.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,664. Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 92260 at expiration, a rise of 25.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 92260 premiums risen 33.5%, spanning $1,777 to $2,373 (five-year average: $2,092), an annualized rate of +7.5% 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 92260 Compares

vs National Average
$2,373 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,373 vs $1,864
27% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92260, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,373
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,777 -
2019 $1,791 +0.8%
2020 $2,213 +23.6%
2021 $2,307 +4.2%
2022 $2,373 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,092
Premium Range
$1,777 - $2,373
Annual Change Rate
+7.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92260

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 92260?
At the 86th percentile nationally, #308 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 92260 (Palm Desert, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,373 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +33.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palm Desert, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92260: a claims frequency of 5.15%, a loss ratio of 53.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92260 compared to the national average?
At $2,373/yr, ZIP 92260 runs 34% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92260?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 92260 in California, a rise of 25.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92260 over 5 years?
ZIP 92260 premiums spanned $1,777 to $2,373 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,092. The annualized change rate is +7.5% per year.
How does ZIP 92260 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92260 averages $2,373/yr, 27% above that figure, ranking #308 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.