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Home insurance & flood costs in ZIP 93103 (Santa Barbara, CA)

Plain facts for homeowners in Santa Barbara: what insurance cost here in recent years, how often claims were paid, and what flood coverage runs.

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Historical averages, not a quote. Updated Oct 2026.

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ZIP 93103 at a glance

Four numbers most homeowners ask about first.

$2,956
Avg. home premium

Per policy in 2022 (inflation-adjusted), HO-3/HO-5 policies.

$1,592
Avg. flood policy

Single-family NFIP policies that took effect in 2025.

2.83%
Nonrenewal rate

Share of policies not renewed by insurers in 2022. Typical U.S. ZIP: 0.81%.

1.4%
Claim frequency

Share of policies with a paid claim in 2022. Typical U.S. ZIP: 4.0%.

ZIP 93103 in numbers
$32,930
average paid claim (2022)
+38%
premium change 2018–2022, after inflation
1.28%
cancelled by insurers mid-term (2022)
171
single-family NFIP policies (2025)

What homeowners here pay

Each block pairs a short explanation with the data behind it.

Homeowners insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO, HO-3/HO-5 policies, 2018–2022

The average premium per policy in ZIP 93103 was $2,956 in 2022, 46% above the Santa Barbara County typical ZIP ($2,030) and 91% above the typical U.S. ZIP code ($1,551). After adjusting for inflation, it rose 38% between 2018 and 2022. About 1.4% of policies here had a paid claim in 2022, and insurers chose not to renew 2.83% of policies.

Santa Barbara County overview

Average premium per policy

Inflation-adjusted dollars, Treasury FIO
ZIP 93103Santa BarbaraU.S. typical ZIP

Flood insurance

FEMA NFIP single-family policies, 2022–2025

The average single-family NFIP flood policy that took effect in ZIP 93103 in 2025 cost $1,592, based on 171 policies, compared with $1,255 in 2022. About 67% of them are for homes in high-risk A or V zones.

Average flood policy cost

Full cost incl. fees, by year the policy took effect

Policies by flood zone, 2025

171 policies
A zones 67%X/B/C zones 32%V zones 0%Other/unrated 1%

Claims & hazards

Treasury FIO claim frequency; FEMA National Risk Index for Santa Barbara County

The chart shows the share of homeowners policies in ZIP 93103 with at least one paid claim each year. FEMA rates hazards for the whole county, not single ZIP codes. The top hazards for Santa Barbara County are listed below the chart, as national percentiles (100 = highest).

All county hazards

Policies with a paid claim

Share of policies, by year

Top county hazards

  • Landslide100 · Very High
  • Drought100 · Very High
  • Earthquake99 · Relatively High
  • Wildfire99 · Relatively High
  • Inland flooding99 · Relatively High

Other ZIP codes in Santa Barbara County

Average premium per policy in 2022 (Treasury FIO). Showing 12 of 14; see the county page for all.

93013 Carpinteria · $2,03493101 Santa Barbara · $1,70493105 Santa Barbara · $2,40993108 Santa Barbara · $6,49693109 Santa Barbara · $2,05193110 Santa Barbara · $2,97393111 Santa Barbara · $2,03093117 Goleta · $1,62193436 Lompoc · $1,16793454 Santa Maria · $1,08693455 Santa Maria · $1,21993458 Santa Maria · $941

Practical next steps

Simple things homeowners in ZIP 93103 can do with this information.

Check your flood zone. Look up your address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov). Standard home policies don't cover flood damage, and flood insurance usually has a 30-day waiting period, so it's worth sorting out before storm season.
Plan for heat and dry spells. Long dry periods can stress foundations and landscaping. Regular checks of your HVAC system and foundation can catch small problems before they become claims.
Know that earthquake damage is separate. Standard homeowners policies exclude earthquakes. If shaking is a concern where you live, ask about a separate earthquake policy or endorsement and its deductible.
Create defensible space. Clearing dry brush and debris within 30 feet of the house and using ember-resistant vents can lower wildfire exposure. Some insurers and states recognize mitigation work with discounts.

Historical averages, not a quote. Homeowners figures are inflation-adjusted averages from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office "Supporting Underlying Metrics" (2018–2022, published January 2025). They cover HO-3/HO-5 policies from participating private insurers and exclude state residual-market plans (such as FAIR plans and Citizens), surplus-lines and flood coverage. Treasury notes that individual ZIP codes can contain data anomalies. Your price depends on your home, coverage and insurer.

Sources: U.S. Treasury FIO; FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (data as of Sep 8, 2026); FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-to-county relationship file (2020) and county adjacency file; GeoNames place names. How we calculate these numbers.

This product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API and National Risk Index data, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). SafeHomeFacts is independent and not affiliated with the U.S. Treasury, FEMA or any insurer.