ZIP 92606 · Orange County

Irvine, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92606, Irvine, California.

19.3%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#867 of 1545
California rank
1,712
Policies

The verdict

Irvine, CA (ZIP 92606) averages $1,496/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,496
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+16.7%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,496/yr
+16.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $10,336
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
+38.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92606 (Irvine, CA)

ZIP 92606 (Irvine, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,496 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,712 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 92606 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92606 is 20% below, ranking #867 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Diego (ZIP 92116) at $1,496, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92606 is 19.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,336. 0.86% of ZIP 92606 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 38.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92606 have risen by 16.7%, ranging from $1,282 to $1,496 with a five-year average of $1,398, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 92606 Compares

vs National Average
$1,496 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,496 vs $1,864
20% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92606, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,496
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92606.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,282 -
2019 $1,346 +4.9%
2020 $1,395 +3.7%
2021 $1,471 +5.5%
2022 $1,496 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,398
Premium Range
$1,282 - $1,496
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92606

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

  • Compare ZIP 92606 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 92606?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 92606 (Irvine, CA) averages $1,496 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #867 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +16.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Irvine, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 92606: a claims frequency of 2.79%, a loss ratio of 19.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92606 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 92606 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,496/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92606?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92606 is 0.86%, a rise of 38.6% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92606 over 5 years?
ZIP 92606 premiums spanned $1,282 to $1,496 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,398. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 92606 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92606 runs 20% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,496/yr), ranking #867 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.