ZIP 93501 · Kern County

Mojave, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93501, Mojave, California.

119.3%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#1183 of 1545
California rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mojave, CA (ZIP 93501) runs $1,227/yr on average: the 25th percentile nationally and 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,227
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+17.3%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,227/yr
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.90%
Avg severity: $18,520
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
+68.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93501 (Mojave, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 93501 (Mojave, CA) runs $1,227 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 93501 is 34% below, ranking #1183 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Colusa (ZIP 95932) at $1,228, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 119.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 93501. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,520. 1.55% of ZIP 93501 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 68.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93501 costs have risen 17.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,046 to a high of $1,227, an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 93501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,227 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,227 vs $1,864
34% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93501, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,227
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,046 -
2019 $1,067 +2.0%
2020 $1,080 +1.3%
2021 $1,162 +7.5%
2022 $1,227 +5.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,116
Premium Range
$1,046 - $1,227
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93501

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 93501 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how California compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. California overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 93501?
ZIP 93501 (Mojave, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,227 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #1183 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mojave, CA?
ZIP 93501 is running a loss ratio above 100% (119.3%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 7.90% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.55%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93501 compared to the national average?
At $1,227/yr, ZIP 93501 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93501?
Insurers decline to renew 1.55% of policies in ZIP 93501 in California, a rise of 68.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93501 have ranged from $1,046 to $1,227, with a 5-year average of $1,116. The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 93501 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93501 runs 34% below the California state average ($1,864/yr vs this ZIP's $1,227/yr), ranking #1183 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.