ZIP 93277 · Tulare County

Visalia, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93277, Visalia, California.

51.4%
Loss ratio
1.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#1362 of 1545
California rank
488
Policies

The verdict

Visalia, CA (ZIP 93277) averages $1,097/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.

$1,097
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,097/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.71%
Avg severity: $15,195
Nonrenewal Rate
1.32%
+36.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93277 (Visalia, CA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 93277 (Visalia, CA) at $1,097 per year for 2022 across approximately 488 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 15th national percentile. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 41% below, ranking #1362 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Boron (ZIP 93516) at $1,097, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 51.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.71% of policies in ZIP 93277 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,195. Insurers decline to renew 1.32% of policies in ZIP 93277 at expiration, a rise of 36.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 93277 premiums risen 10.9%, spanning $989 to $1,098 (five-year average: $1,059), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 93277 Compares

vs National Average
$1,097 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,097 vs $1,864
41% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93277, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,097
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93277.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $989 -
2019 $1,048 +6.0%
2020 $1,064 +1.5%
2021 $1,098 +3.1%
2022 $1,097 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,059
Premium Range
$989 - $1,098
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93277

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 93277?
ZIP 93277 (Visalia, CA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,097 per year, #1362 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Visalia, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93277: a claims frequency of 3.71%, a loss ratio of 51.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.32%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93277 compared to the national average?
At $1,097/yr, ZIP 93277 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93277?
ZIP 93277 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.32% in California, a rise of 36.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93277 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93277 runs $989-$1,098 (5-year average $1,059). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 93277 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93277 averages $1,097/yr, 41% below that figure, ranking #1362 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.

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