ZIP 92281 · Imperial County

Westmorland, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92281, Westmorland, California.

40.2%
Loss ratio
3.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#1418 of 1545
California rank
65
Policies

The verdict

At $1,051/yr, Westmorland, CA (ZIP 92281) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,051
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+14.1%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,051/yr
+14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $16,179
Nonrenewal Rate
3.73%
+556.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92281 (Westmorland, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 92281 (Westmorland, CA) pay an average of $1,051 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 65 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92281 is 44% below, ranking #1418 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Torrance (ZIP 90504) at $1,050, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 92281. 2.61% of policies in ZIP 92281 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,179. 3.73% of ZIP 92281 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 556.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.1% through 2022, ranging $921 to $1,067 with a 5-year average of $1,012, an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 92281 Compares

vs National Average
$1,051 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,051 vs $1,864
44% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92281, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,051
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92281.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $921 -
2019 $999 +8.4%
2020 $1,024 +2.5%
2021 $1,067 +4.2%
2022 $1,051 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,012
Premium Range
$921 - $1,067
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92281

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 92281?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92281 (Westmorland, CA) is comparatively affordable at $1,051 per year as of 2022, just the 11th percentile nationally, #1418 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westmorland, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92281: claims frequency (2.61%), loss ratio (40.2%), and nonrenewal rate (3.73%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92281 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92281 premiums of $1,051/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92281?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92281 is 3.73%, a rise of 556.7% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92281 over 5 years?
ZIP 92281 premiums spanned $921 to $1,067 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,012. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 92281 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92281 runs 44% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,051/yr), ranking #1418 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.