ZIP 93430 · San Luis Obispo County

Cayucos, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93430, Cayucos, California.

6.3%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#801 of 1545
California rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cayucos, CA (ZIP 93430) runs $1,580/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,580
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+26.0%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,580/yr
+26.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.90%
Avg severity: $11,107
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+128.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93430 (Cayucos, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 93430 (Cayucos, CA) pay an average of $1,580 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 93430 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #801 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Irvine (ZIP 92620) at $1,579, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 93430. 0.90% of policies in ZIP 93430 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,107. 0.98% of ZIP 93430 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 128.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 93430 have risen by 26.0%, ranging from $1,254 to $1,580 with a five-year average of $1,419, an annualized rate of +5.9% 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 93430 Compares

vs National Average
$1,580 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,580 vs $1,864
15% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93430, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,580
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93430.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,254 -
2019 $1,342 +7.0%
2020 $1,415 +5.5%
2021 $1,506 +6.4%
2022 $1,580 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,419
Premium Range
$1,254 - $1,580
Annual Change Rate
+5.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93430

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 93430?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 93430 (Cayucos, CA) averages $1,580 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #801 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +26.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cayucos, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93430: a claims frequency of 0.90%, a loss ratio of 6.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93430 compared to the national average?
At $1,580/yr, ZIP 93430 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93430?
ZIP 93430 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.98% in California, a rise of 128.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93430 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93430 runs $1,254-$1,580 (5-year average $1,419). The annualized change rate is +5.9% per year.
How does ZIP 93430 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93430 averages $1,580/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #801 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.