ZIP 92356 · San Bernardino County

Lucerne Valley, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92356, Lucerne Valley, California.

103.7%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#1060 of 1545
California rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 92356 (Lucerne Valley, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,310/yr, 32nd percentile nationally, 26% below the U.S. norm.

$1,310
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+24.5%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,310/yr
+24.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
103.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $45,462
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
-13.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92356 (Lucerne Valley, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92356 (Lucerne Valley, CA) at $1,310 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 92356 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #1060 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Hayward (ZIP 94545) at $1,311, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92356 is 103.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 2.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,462. Insurers decline to renew 1.55% of policies in ZIP 92356 at expiration, a drop of 13.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92356 have risen by 24.5%, ranging from $1,053 to $1,310 with a five-year average of $1,170, an annualized rate of +5.6% 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 92356 Compares

vs National Average
$1,310 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,310 vs $1,864
30% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92356, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,310
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92356.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,053 -
2019 $1,086 +3.2%
2020 $1,161 +6.9%
2021 $1,242 +7.0%
2022 $1,310 +5.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,170
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,310
Annual Change Rate
+5.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92356

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 92356 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 92356?
ZIP 92356 (Lucerne Valley, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,310 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #1060 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +24.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lucerne Valley, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 92356: a claims frequency of 2.99% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.55%, against a loss ratio above 100% (103.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92356 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92356 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,310/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92356?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92356 is 1.55%, a drop of 13.5% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92356 over 5 years?
ZIP 92356 premiums spanned $1,053 to $1,310 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,170. The annualized change rate is +5.6% per year.
How does ZIP 92356 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92356 has an average premium of $1,310/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #1060 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.