Caliente, CA Homeowners Insurance — ZIP 93518

Caliente, California · Kern County · 1 policies

The verdict

Caliente, CA (ZIP 93518) averages $2,393/yr for homeowners insurance — 35% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,393
Avg premium (2022)
+35%
vs U.S. average
+45.4%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

Figures are ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data — your own premium depends on dwelling value, deductible, construction, and insurer underwriting.

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,393/yr
+45.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.07%
Avg severity: $9,102
Nonrenewal Rate
18.13%
+3146.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA)

ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,393 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 35% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 28% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 93518 is 7.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,102. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 18.13% in this ZIP, a rise of 3146.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 93518 have risen by 45.4%, ranging from $1,646 to $2,393 with a five-year average of $1,892 — an annualized rate of +9.8% per year. 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 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.

How ZIP 93518 Compares

vs National Average
$2,393 vs $1,776
35% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,393 vs $1,864
28% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93518, 2018–2022

Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93518.

$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,393
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93518.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,646
2019 $1,677 +1.9%
2020 $1,894 +12.9%
2021 $1,850 -2.3%
2022 $2,393 +29.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,892
Premium Range
$1,646 - $2,393
Annual Change Rate
+9.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93518

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average — shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 93518?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) is $2,393 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +45.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Caliente, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.07% in this ZIP), loss ratio (7.9%), and nonrenewal rates (18.13%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93518 compared to the national average?
ZIP 93518 premiums of $2,393/yr are 35% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93518?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93518 is 18.13%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +3146.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93518 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93518 have ranged from $1,646 to $2,393, with a 5-year average of $1,892. The annualized change rate is +9.8% per year.
How does ZIP 93518 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93518 has an average premium of $2,393/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average.