ZIP 93280 · Kern County

Wasco, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 93280, Wasco, California averages $892/yr.

89.0%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#1536 of 1545
California rank
32
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 93280 (Wasco, CA) is #25,056 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,345 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$892
Avg premium (2022)
#25,056
of 25,593 on premium
#11,345
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
2nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
93280 - Wasco, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$892/yr
Avg premium, 98th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
6.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 93280's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$892 Among the lowest lower than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 93280. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 93280; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93280 · Wasco (this ZIP) $892/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$892/yr
Below-median premium
+18.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.25%
Avg severity: $35,301
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+63.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93280 (Wasco, CA)

ZIP 93280 (Wasco, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $892 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 32 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93280 in the 2nd percentile, 50% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 52% below that figure, ranking #1536 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Ivanhoe (ZIP 93235) at $892, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 89.0%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $35,301. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 93280 at expiration, a rise of 63.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.9% through 2022, ranging $751 to $892 with a 5-year average of $830, an annualized rate of +4.4% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 93280's county (Kern): score 98.9, rating Relatively High, hazard Earthquake. That is #15 of 58 California counties and the 99th national percentile (11% above the 88.7 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 61.1 · Community Resilience 6.5. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 93280 Compares

vs National Average
$892 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs California Average
$892 vs $1,864
52% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93280, 2018–2022

$700$750$800$850$900 20182019202020212022 $892
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93280.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $751 -
2019 $791 +5.4%
2020 $829 +4.8%
2021 $888 +7.2%
2022 $892 +0.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 93280

5-Year Avg Premium
$830
Premium Range
$751 - $892
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kern County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 93280 via FIPS 06029. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.9
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $184,018,733

Social Vulnerability Index 61.1 · Community Resilience 6.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 93280

ZIP 93280's county NRI is 98.9 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not California containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($892/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.90% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 93280?
ZIP 93280 (Wasco, CA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $892 per year, #1536 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +18.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wasco, CA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 93280: claims frequency (2.25%), loss ratio (89.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.90%), together placing this ZIP at the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93280 compared to the national average?
At $892/yr, ZIP 93280 runs 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93280?
ZIP 93280 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.90% in California, a rise of 63.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93280 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93280 runs $751-$892 (5-year average $830). The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 93280 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93280 runs 52% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $892/yr), ranking #1536 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 93280?
County NRI 98.9 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 93280 via Kern County FIPS 06029. In-state rank #15 of 58; national percentile 99th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 93280

This ZIP's premiums run at the 2nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.