ZIP 92602 · Orange County

Irvine, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92602, Irvine, California.

42.8%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#621 of 1545
California rank
846
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Irvine, CA (ZIP 92602) runs $1,823/yr on average: the 67th percentile nationally and 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,823
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+25.5%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,823/yr
+25.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $28,420
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
+37.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92602 (Irvine, CA)

ZIP 92602 (Irvine, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,823 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 846 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 3% above that mark and lands in the 67th national percentile. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #621 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Redondo Beach (ZIP 90277) at $1,824, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 42.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 92602. 2.74% of policies in ZIP 92602 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,420. 1.07% of ZIP 92602 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 37.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 25.5% through 2022, ranging $1,452 to $1,823 with a 5-year average of $1,641, an annualized rate of +5.8% 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 92602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,823 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs California Average
$1,823 vs $1,864
2% below state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92602, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,823
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,452 -
2019 $1,546 +6.5%
2020 $1,624 +5.0%
2021 $1,759 +8.4%
2022 $1,823 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,641
Premium Range
$1,452 - $1,823
Annual Change Rate
+5.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92602

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 92602?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92602 (Irvine, CA) averages $1,823 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 67th percentile, #621 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +25.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Irvine, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92602: a claims frequency of 2.74%, a loss ratio of 42.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92602 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92602 lands in the 67th percentile: its $1,823/yr average is 3% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92602?
ZIP 92602 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.07% in California, a rise of 37.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92602 over 5 years?
ZIP 92602 premiums spanned $1,452 to $1,823 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,641. The annualized change rate is +5.8% per year.
How does ZIP 92602 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92602 has an average premium of $1,823/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #621 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.