ZIP 92398 · San Bernardino County

Yermo, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92398, Yermo, California.

37.4%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#1014 of 1545
California rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,347/yr, Yermo, CA (ZIP 92398) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,347
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+10.1%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,347/yr
+10.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.39%
Avg severity: $9,340
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+90.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92398 (Yermo, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 92398 (Yermo, CA) runs $1,347 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 28% below that figure, ranking #1014 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Sanger (ZIP 93657) at $1,346, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 92398 shows a 37.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,340. Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 92398 at expiration, a rise of 90.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 92398 costs have risen 10.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,223 to a high of $1,390, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 92398 Compares

vs National Average
$1,347 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,347 vs $1,864
28% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92398, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,347
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92398.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,223 -
2019 $1,309 +7.0%
2020 $1,311 +0.1%
2021 $1,390 +6.0%
2022 $1,347 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,316
Premium Range
$1,223 - $1,390
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92398

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

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 92398?
ZIP 92398 (Yermo, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,347 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #1014 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +10.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Yermo, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92398: a claims frequency of 5.39%, a loss ratio of 37.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92398 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92398 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,347/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92398?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92398 is 0.98%, a rise of 90.2% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92398 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 92398 runs $1,223-$1,390 (5-year average $1,316). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 92398 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92398 has an average premium of $1,347/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #1014 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.