ZIP 93427 · Santa Barbara County

Buellton, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93427, Buellton, California.

24.9%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#928 of 1545
California rank
38
Policies

The verdict

Buellton, CA (ZIP 93427) averages $1,422/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,422
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+18.2%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,422/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $12,420
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
+126.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93427 (Buellton, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 93427 (Buellton, CA) pay an average of $1,422 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 38 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93427 in the 40th percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #928 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is San Leandro (ZIP 94577) at $1,421, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.85% of policies in ZIP 93427 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,420. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 126.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 93427 have risen by 18.2%, ranging from $1,202 to $1,422 with a five-year average of $1,309, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 93427 Compares

vs National Average
$1,422 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,422 vs $1,864
24% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93427, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,422
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93427.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,202 -
2019 $1,254 +4.3%
2020 $1,340 +6.8%
2021 $1,327 -1.0%
2022 $1,422 +7.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,309
Premium Range
$1,202 - $1,422
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93427

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 93427?
ZIP 93427 (Buellton, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,422 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #928 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buellton, CA?
In ZIP 93427, insurers report a 24.9% loss ratio, a 2.85% claims frequency, and a 1.28% nonrenewal rate, the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93427 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 93427 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,422/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93427?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 93427 in California, a rise of 126.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93427 over 5 years?
ZIP 93427 premiums spanned $1,202 to $1,422 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,309. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 93427 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93427 averages $1,422/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #928 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.