ZIP 92679 Insurance Data

Trabuco Canyon, California · Orange County · 556 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,541/yr
+36.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.64%
Avg severity: $35,761
Nonrenewal Rate
2.17%
+139.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 92679 (Trabuco Canyon, CA)

ZIP 92679 (Trabuco Canyon, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,541 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 556 reported policies. That is 99% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 90% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 92679 is 57.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,761. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.17% in this ZIP, a rise of 139.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 92679 have risen by 36.8%, ranging from $2,588 to $3,541 with a five-year average of $3,072 — an annualized rate of +8.2% per year. 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 92679 Compares

vs National Average
$3,541 vs $1,776
99% above national avg
vs California Average
$3,541 vs $1,864
90% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,588
2019 $2,876 +11.1%
2020 $2,987 +3.9%
2021 $3,370 +12.8%
2022 $3,541 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,072
Premium Range
$2,588 - $3,541
Annual Change Rate
+8.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 92679?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 92679 (Trabuco Canyon, CA) is $3,541 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +36.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Trabuco Canyon, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.64% in this ZIP), loss ratio (57.0%), and nonrenewal rates (2.17%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 92679 compared to the national average?
ZIP 92679 premiums of $3,541/yr are 99% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92679?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 92679 is 2.17%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +139.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 92679 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 92679 have ranged from $2,588 to $3,541, with a 5-year average of $3,072. The annualized change rate is +8.2% per year.
How does ZIP 92679 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 92679 has an average premium of $3,541/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 90% above the state average.

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