ZIP 93518 · Kern County

Caliente, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93518, Caliente, California.

7.9%
Loss ratio
18.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#296 of 1545
California rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) homeowners insurance averages $2,393/yr, 87th percentile nationally, 35% above the U.S. norm.

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

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

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)

Homeowners in ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) pay an average of $2,393 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93518 in the 87th percentile, 35% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. California homeowners pay $1,864 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 28% (above), ranking #296 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Bolinas (ZIP 94924) at $2,394, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.07% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,102. 18.13% of ZIP 93518 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 3146.1% 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 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.

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 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

$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.

  • Compare ZIP 93518 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • California's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. California overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 93518?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #296 of 1545 ZIPs in California, ZIP 93518 (Caliente, CA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $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 cost drivers in ZIP 93518: a claims frequency of 2.07%, a loss ratio of 7.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 18.13%, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally for cost.
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?
Insurers decline to renew 18.13% of policies in ZIP 93518 in California, a rise of 3146.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93518 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 93518 runs $1,646-$2,393 (5-year average $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, ranking #296 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.