ZIP 93921 · Monterey County

Carmel By The Sea, CA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 93921, Carmel By The Sea, California.

4.6%
Loss ratio
0.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#191 of 1545
California rank
1,409
Policies

The verdict

Carmel By The Sea, CA (ZIP 93921) averages $2,689/yr for homeowners insurance, 51% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally.

$2,689
Avg premium (2022)
+51%
vs U.S. average
+26.8%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,689/yr
+26.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.50%
Avg severity: $25,056
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
+138.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 93921 (Carmel By The Sea, CA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 93921 (Carmel By The Sea, CA) runs $2,689 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,409 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 93921 in the 92nd percentile, 51% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The California statewide average is $1,864 per year; this ZIP sits 44% above that figure, ranking #191 of 1545 tracked ZIPs in California by premium. The closest-priced peer within California is Nevada City (ZIP 95959) at $2,689, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 93921 shows a 4.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,056. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.78% in this ZIP, a rise of 138.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 93921 premiums risen 26.8%, spanning $2,121 to $2,689 (five-year average: $2,431), an annualized rate of +6.1% 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 93921 Compares

vs National Average
$2,689 vs $1,776
51% above national avg
vs California Average
$2,689 vs $1,864
44% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 93921, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,689
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 93921.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,121 -
2019 $2,306 +8.7%
2020 $2,440 +5.8%
2021 $2,597 +6.5%
2022 $2,689 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,431
Premium Range
$2,121 - $2,689
Annual Change Rate
+6.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 93921

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 93921?
ZIP 93921 (Carmel By The Sea, CA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,689 per year as of 2022, in the 92nd percentile nationally, #191 of 1545 ZIPs in California. Premiums have changed +26.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carmel By The Sea, CA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 93921: a claims frequency of 0.50%, a loss ratio of 4.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.78%, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 93921 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 93921 lands in the 92nd percentile: its $2,689/yr average is 51% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93921?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 93921 is 0.78%, a rise of 138.9% over the past 5 years in California.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 93921 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 93921 have ranged from $2,121 to $2,689, with a 5-year average of $2,431. The annualized change rate is +6.1% per year.
How does ZIP 93921 compare to the California state average?
The California state average is $1,864/yr; ZIP 93921 averages $2,689/yr, 44% above that figure, ranking #191 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.