ZIP 93249 · Kern County

Lost Hills, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93249, Lost Hills, California.

85.1%
Loss ratio
1.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#1544 of 1545
California rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $836/yr, Lost Hills, CA (ZIP 93249) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 53% below the U.S. average.

$836
Avg premium (2022)
-53%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$836/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $28,954
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93249 (Lost Hills, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 93249 (Lost Hills, CA) at $836 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 93249 comes in 53% below, the 1st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 93249 is 55% below, ranking #1544 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Niland (ZIP 92257) at $825, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.1%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 93249. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,954. Insurers decline to renew 1.64% of policies in ZIP 93249 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93249 costs have risen 12.7% since 2018, from a low of $742 to a high of $856, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 93249 Compares

vs National Average
$836 vs $1,776
53% below national avg
vs California Average
$836 vs $1,864
55% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93249, 2018–2022

$700$750$800$850$900 20182019202020212022 $836
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $742 -
2019 $792 +6.8%
2020 $825 +4.1%
2021 $856 +3.8%
2022 $836 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$810
Premium Range
$742 - $856
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93249

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 93249?
ZIP 93249 (Lost Hills, CA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $836 per year, #1544 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lost Hills, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 93249: claims frequency (2.46%), loss ratio (85.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93249 compared to the national average?
At $836/yr, ZIP 93249 runs 53% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93249?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93249 is 1.64% in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93249 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93249 runs $742-$856 (5-year average $810). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 93249 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93249 has an average premium of $836/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 55% below the state average, ranking #1544 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.