ZIP 93550 Insurance Data

Palmdale, California · Los Angeles County · 147 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,264/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
82.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.37%
Avg severity: $19,485
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+26.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93550 (Palmdale, CA)

ZIP 93550 (Palmdale, CA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,264 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 147 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. Compared to the California state average of $1,864, this ZIP runs 32% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 93550 is 82.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,485. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.20% in this ZIP, a rise of 26.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 93550 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,111 to $1,264 with a five-year average of $1,190 — an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 ZIP 93550 Compares

vs National Average
$1,264 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs California Average
$1,264 vs $1,864
32% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,111
2019 $1,150 +3.5%
2020 $1,188 +3.3%
2021 $1,235 +4.0%
2022 $1,264 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,111 - $1,264
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 93550?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 93550 (Palmdale, CA) is $1,264 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmdale, CA?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.37% in this ZIP), loss ratio (82.8%), and nonrenewal rates (1.20%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93550 compared to the national average?
ZIP 93550 premiums of $1,264/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93550?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93550 is 1.20%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +26.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93550 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93550 have ranged from $1,111 to $1,264, with a 5-year average of $1,190. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 93550 compare to the California state average?
ZIP 93550 has an average premium of $1,264/yr compared to the California state average of $1,864/yr. This ZIP is 32% below the state average.

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