ZIP 93505 · Kern County

California City, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93505, California City, California.

134.6%
Loss ratio
1.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#1296 of 1545
California rank
69
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 93505 (California City, CA) homeowners insurance averages $1,151/yr, 19th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.

$1,151
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+14.7%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,151/yr
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
134.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.19%
Avg severity: $25,033
Nonrenewal Rate
1.72%
+50.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93505 (California City, CA)

Homeowners in ZIP 93505 (California City, CA) pay an average of $1,151 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 69 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 19th national percentile. Against California's average of $1,864, ZIP 93505 is 38% below, ranking #1296 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Laton (ZIP 93242) at $1,151, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 134.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,033. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.72%, a rise of 50.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93505 costs have risen 14.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,004 to a high of $1,151, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 93505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,151 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,151 vs $1,864
38% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93505, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,151
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93505.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,004 -
2019 $1,071 +6.7%
2020 $1,104 +3.0%
2021 $1,120 +1.5%
2022 $1,151 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,090
Premium Range
$1,004 - $1,151
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93505

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

  • Put ZIP 93505 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 93505?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 93505 (California City, CA) is comparatively affordable at $1,151 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #1296 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in California City, CA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 93505: a claims frequency of 6.19% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.72%, against a loss ratio above 100% (134.6%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93505 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 93505 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,151/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93505?
Insurers decline to renew 1.72% of policies in ZIP 93505 in California, a rise of 50.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93505 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93505 runs $1,004-$1,151 (5-year average $1,090). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 93505 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93505 has an average premium of $1,151/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 38% below the state average, ranking #1296 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.