ZIP 93240 · Kern County

Lake Isabella, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93240, Lake Isabella, California.

36.2%
Loss ratio
2.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#811 of 1545
California rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lake Isabella, CA (ZIP 93240) runs $1,562/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,562
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+30.3%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,562/yr
+30.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $17,095
Nonrenewal Rate
2.71%
+351.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93240 (Lake Isabella, CA)

ZIP 93240 (Lake Isabella, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,562 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 31 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% below that mark and lands in the 51st national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 93240 is 16% below, ranking #811 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Arroyo Grande (ZIP 93420) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 93240 is 36.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,095. 2.71% of ZIP 93240 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 351.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93240 costs have risen 30.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,198 to a high of $1,562, 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 93240 Compares

vs National Average
$1,562 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,562 vs $1,864
16% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93240, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,562
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,198 -
2019 $1,242 +3.6%
2020 $1,291 +4.0%
2021 $1,394 +8.0%
2022 $1,562 +12.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,337
Premium Range
$1,198 - $1,562
Annual Change Rate
+6.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93240

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 93240?
ZIP 93240 (Lake Isabella, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,562 per year as of 2022 (51st percentile, #811 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +30.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Isabella, CA?
In ZIP 93240, insurers report a 36.2% loss ratio, a 3.30% claims frequency, and a 2.71% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93240 compared to the national average?
At $1,562/yr, ZIP 93240 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93240?
ZIP 93240 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.71% in California, a rise of 351.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93240 over 5 years?
ZIP 93240 premiums spanned $1,198 to $1,562 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,337. The annualized change rate is +6.8% per year.
How does ZIP 93240 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93240 runs 16% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,562/yr), ranking #811 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.