ZIP 93526 · Inyo County

Independence, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 93526, Independence, California averages $1,213/yr.

77.3%
Loss ratio
#1212 of 1545
California rank
2
Policies

The verdict

At $1,213/yr, Independence, CA (ZIP 93526) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,213
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+14.1%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
93526 - Independence, CA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B+
$1,213/yr
Avg premium, 76th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
79.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
25.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 93526's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,213 Among the lowest lower than 76% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,213/yr
Below-median premium
+14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
13.61%
Avg severity: $6,887
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93526 (Independence, CA)

ZIP 93526 (Independence, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,213 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 35% below that figure, ranking #1212 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Antelope (ZIP 95843) at $1,213, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 77.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 93526. About 13.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,887.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 93526 costs have risen 14.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,063 to a high of $1,213, an annualized rate of +3.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Inyo County in the upper risk band at 79.3 (Relatively Low): national 79th percentile, #51/58 inside California, and 11% below the 88.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 83.6 · Community Resilience 25.9. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 93526 Compares

vs National Average
$1,213 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,213 vs $1,864
35% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93526, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,213
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,063 -
2019 $1,079 +1.5%
2020 $1,132 +5.0%
2021 $1,203 +6.3%
2022 $1,213 +0.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 93526 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,138
Premium Range
$1,063 - $1,213
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Inyo County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 93526 via FIPS 06027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
79.3
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#51
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $9,388,985

Social Vulnerability Index 83.6 · Community Resilience 25.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: California NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside California for ZIP 93526

Cross-state peers for ZIP 93526: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside California. County hazard context (Inyo, NRI 79.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,213/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 93526?
ZIP 93526 (Independence, CA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,213 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #1212 of 1545 ZIPs in California). Premiums have changed +14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Independence, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93526: a claims frequency of 13.61%, a loss ratio of 77.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93526 compared to the national average?
At $1,213/yr, ZIP 93526 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93526?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93526 is N/A in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93526 over 5 years?
ZIP 93526 premiums spanned $1,063 to $1,213 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,138. The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 93526 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93526 averages $1,213/yr, 35% below that figure, ranking #1212 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 93526?
County NRI 79.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 93526 via Inyo County FIPS 06027. In-state rank #51 of 58; national percentile 79th; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 93526

This ZIP's premiums run at the 24th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.