ZIP 93401 · San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93401, San Luis Obispo, California.

20.8%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#907 of 1545
California rank
154
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in San Luis Obispo, CA (ZIP 93401) runs $1,442/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,442
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+20.4%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,442/yr
+20.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.18%
Avg severity: $13,757
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+101.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93401 (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 93401 (San Luis Obispo, CA) pay an average of $1,442 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 154 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93401 in the 42nd percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 93401 is 23% below, ranking #907 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Bishop (ZIP 93514) at $1,445, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 93401 shows a 20.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,757. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 101.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93401 costs have risen 20.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,198 to a high of $1,442, an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 93401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,442 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,442 vs $1,864
23% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93401, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,442
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,198 -
2019 $1,270 +6.0%
2020 $1,312 +3.4%
2021 $1,392 +6.1%
2022 $1,442 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,323
Premium Range
$1,198 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93401

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 93401?
At the 42nd percentile nationally, #907 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 93401 (San Luis Obispo, CA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,442 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +20.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93401: a claims frequency of 2.18%, a loss ratio of 20.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.00%, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 93401 premiums of $1,442/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93401?
ZIP 93401 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.00% in California, a rise of 101.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93401 have ranged from $1,198 to $1,442, with a 5-year average of $1,323. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 93401 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93401 averages $1,442/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #907 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.