ZIP 92315 · San Bernardino County

Big Bear Lake, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92315, Big Bear Lake, California.

35.9%
Loss ratio
6.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#561 of 1545
California rank
155
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Big Bear Lake, CA (ZIP 92315) runs $1,907/yr on average: the 71st percentile nationally and 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,907
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+22.7%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,907/yr
+22.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.62%
Avg severity: $42,229
Nonrenewal Rate
6.05%
+102.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92315 (Big Bear Lake, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92315 (Big Bear Lake, CA) at $1,907 per year for 2022 across approximately 155 reported policies. That is 7% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 71st percentile nationally. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #561 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Dillon Beach (ZIP 94929) at $1,907, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 92315 shows a 35.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $42,229. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 6.05% in this ZIP, a rise of 102.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 22.7% through 2022, ranging $1,549 to $1,907 with a 5-year average of $1,668, an annualized rate of +5.2% 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 92315 Compares

vs National Average
$1,907 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,907 vs $1,864
2% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92315, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,907
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92315.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,555 -
2019 $1,549 -0.4%
2020 $1,569 +1.3%
2021 $1,760 +12.1%
2022 $1,907 +8.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,668
Premium Range
$1,549 - $1,907
Annual Change Rate
+5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92315

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 92315?
ZIP 92315 (Big Bear Lake, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,907 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #561 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +22.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Bear Lake, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92315: claims frequency (1.62%), loss ratio (35.9%), and nonrenewal rate (6.05%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92315 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92315 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,907/yr average is 7% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92315?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92315 is 6.05%, a rise of 102.0% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92315 over 5 years?
ZIP 92315 premiums spanned $1,549 to $1,907 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,668. The annualized change rate is +5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 92315 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92315 averages $1,907/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #561 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.