ZIP 93921 · Monterey County

Carmel By The Sea, CA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 93921, Carmel By The Sea, California averages $2,689/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Carmel By The Sea, CA (ZIP 93921) ranks #2,099 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,689/yr) but #13,174 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.78%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,689
Avg premium (2022)
#2,099
of 25,593 on premium
#13,174
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
92nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
20/100
93921 - Carmel By The Sea, 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 F
$2,689/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
24.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 93921's premium sits nationally

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

$2,689 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 93921. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in California, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 93921; crosshairs: California averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$285.7$3249.8$6213.9$9178.0$12142.10.1%2.3%4.5%6.7%8.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 92257 · Niland $825/yr · 2.67%
  • ZIP 93648 · Parlier $949/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 93204 · Avenal $995/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 92259 · Ocotillo $1,024/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 93033 · Oxnard $1,053/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 95360 · Newman $1,085/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 96090 · Tehama $1,101/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 92408 · San Bernardino $1,125/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 93591 · Palmdale $1,162/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 93906 · Salinas $1,186/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 93723 · Fresno $1,209/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 95678 · Roseville $1,223/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 92316 · Bloomington $1,248/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 92250 · Holtville $1,270/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 95926 · Chico $1,288/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 92356 · Lucerne Valley $1,310/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 94014 · Daly City $1,334/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 93704 · Fresno $1,358/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 95119 · San Jose $1,383/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 94551 · Livermore $1,419/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 94303 · Palo Alto $1,452/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 90601 · Whittier $1,492/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 92614 · Irvine $1,533/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 93449 · Pismo Beach $1,569/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 94531 · Antioch $1,616/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 93010 · Camarillo $1,648/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 92021 · El Cajon $1,700/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 92069 · San Marcos $1,739/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 90039 · Los Angeles $1,785/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 90028 · Los Angeles $1,834/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 91007 · Arcadia $1,887/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 95453 · Lakeport $1,922/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 93551 · Palmdale $1,982/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 96044 · Hornbrook $2,033/yr · 3.83%
  • ZIP 95310 · Columbia $2,090/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 95916 · Berry Creek $2,131/yr · 8.45%
  • ZIP 95252 · Valley Springs $2,221/yr · 2.53%
  • ZIP 96121 · Milford $2,286/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 92028 · Fallbrook $2,350/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 95722 · Meadow Vista $2,408/yr · 6.95%
  • ZIP 94956 · Point Reyes Station $2,473/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 93601 · Ahwahnee $2,573/yr · 6.64%
  • ZIP 93921 · Carmel By The Sea (this ZIP) $2,689/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 95922 · Camptonville $2,840/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 92061 · Pauma Valley $2,985/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 93924 · Carmel Valley $3,217/yr · 3.08%
  • ZIP 91316 · Encino $3,557/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 94133 · San Francisco $4,336/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 90210 · Beverly Hills $11,603/yr · 4.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,689/yr
Above-median premium
+26.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.50%
Avg severity: $25,056
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Monterey County in the upper risk band at 98.7 (Relatively High): national 99th percentile, #16/58 inside California, and 11% above the 88.7 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 54.8 · Community Resilience 24.7. 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 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%

Rising-cost window for ZIP 93921 (5 filing years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Monterey County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 93921 via FIPS 06053. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.7
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 58 California counties · state mean 88.7
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $181,854,772

Social Vulnerability Index 54.8 · Community Resilience 24.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 93921's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 93921's county NRI is 98.7 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not California containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,689/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.78% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 93921?
County NRI 98.7 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 93921 via Monterey County FIPS 06053. In-state rank #16 of 58; national percentile 99th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 93921

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd 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.