ZIP 92651 · Orange County

Laguna Beach, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 92651, Laguna Beach, California.

29.4%
Loss ratio
1.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#33 of 1545
California rank
473
Policies

The verdict

Laguna Beach, CA (ZIP 92651) averages $4,328/yr for homeowners insurance, 144% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,328
Avg premium (2022)
+144%
vs U.S. average
+30.2%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,328/yr
+30.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.19%
Avg severity: $39,898
Nonrenewal Rate
1.62%
+74.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92651 (Laguna Beach, CA)

ZIP 92651 (Laguna Beach, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $4,328 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 473 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 92651 in the 98th percentile, 144% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 92651 is 132% above, ranking #33 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Francisco (ZIP 94133) at $4,336, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $39,898. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.62% in this ZIP, a rise of 74.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92651 have risen by 30.2%, ranging from $3,323 to $4,328 with a five-year average of $3,904, an annualized rate of +6.8% 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 92651 Compares

vs National Average
$4,328 vs $1,776
144% above national avg
vs California Average
$4,328 vs $1,864
132% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 92651, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500 20182019202020212022 $4,328
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 92651.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,323 -
2019 $3,662 +10.2%
2020 $3,892 +6.3%
2021 $4,315 +10.9%
2022 $4,328 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,904
Premium Range
$3,323 - $4,328
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 92651

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 92651?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 92651 (Laguna Beach, CA): $4,328/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #33 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +30.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Laguna Beach, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 92651: claims frequency (3.19%), loss ratio (29.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92651 compared to the national average?
At $4,328/yr, ZIP 92651 runs 144% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92651?
ZIP 92651 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.62% in California, a rise of 74.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92651 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 92651 runs $3,323-$4,328 (5-year average $3,904). The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 92651 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 92651 averages $4,328/yr, 132% above that figure, ranking #33 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.