Arizona Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 325 ZIP codes in Arizona (AZ).

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO filings, Arizona ranks #46 of 51 by average premium ($1,226/yr) ≠ #4 of 50 by nonrenewal (1.99%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,226
State avg premium (#46 of 51)
#4
Nonrenewal of 50 (1.99%)
85253
In-state premium ZIP #1 ($5,028)
85706
In-state nonrenewal ZIP #1 (3.72%)

Premium rank counts states with a reported average premium, highest first, abbreviation tiebreak. Nonrenewal rank counts states that publish a rate. In-state ZIP #1s are separate extracts.

Arizona vs all states by ZIP-mean homeowners premium

Where this state's average ZIP premium sits among every state that reports one (lower is better for homeowners)

$1,226 Among the lowest premiums lower premium than 88% of 51 states

States, banded by ZIP-mean annual homeowners premium (FIO)

Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. 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 FIO Homeowners Insurance Markets Report · 2018–2022

Homeowners in Arizona pay an average of $1,226 per year for home insurance - 31% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Arizona as the 46th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 10.7%; nonrenewal rates climbed by 57.0% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Arizona ranks 13th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (1.99%) ranks 4th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Arizona Compares

vs National Average
$1,226 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
Rank Among States
46th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
66.7% vs 58.0%
insurers pay out more per premium dollar here
Avg Premium
$1,226/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-31% below)
Premium Change
+10.7%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
66.7%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
1.99%
+57.0% change

Data Snapshot: Arizona Homeowners Insurance

Across the 325 Arizona ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the average annual home insurance premium is $1,226. That is an average of ZIP codes, in which a ZIP of a few hundred people counts the same as one of tens of thousands. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Arizona ranks 46th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $565 in 85141 to $5,028 in 85253.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 10.7% in Arizona, placing the state 13th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 66.7%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 1.99% across the ZIP codes that report one, a climb of 57.0% over the study period (ranking 4th out of 50 states).

Within Arizona, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (85253 in Paradise Valley) charges 791% more than the least expensive (85141 in Picacho), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is a FIO registry extract, not a quote or a recommendation.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as a registry average, then open the ZIP table below for the same filing year's local premium and nonrenewal extracts.

Loss Ratio Reading: Arizona

0%150%67%

Arizona statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 67% (Healthy) - standard operating range, sustainable for long-run pricing.

ZIP Codes Tracked

325

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,107 $1,060
2019 $1,113 (+0.6%) $1,061
2020 $1,138 (+2.2%) $1,090
2021 $1,174 (+3.2%) $1,123
2022 $1,226 (+4.4%) $1,173

Average premium in Arizona, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,226
Average homeowners premium per year in Arizona.

All ZIP Codes in Arizona

325 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
85253 Paradise Valley $5,028
85262 Scottsdale $3,157
85255 Scottsdale $2,582
85377 Carefree $2,548
85264 Fort Mcdowell $2,446
85259 Scottsdale $2,333
85018 Phoenix $2,296
85266 Scottsdale $2,218
85012 Phoenix $2,129
86336 Sedona $2,068
85927 Greer $1,944
85718 Tucson $1,920
85258 Scottsdale $1,912
85260 Scottsdale $1,867
85016 Phoenix $1,814
85028 Phoenix $1,713
85251 Scottsdale $1,702
85254 Scottsdale $1,700
85268 Fountain Hills $1,695
85331 Cave Creek $1,688
85637 Sonoita $1,681
86338 Skull Valley $1,664
85284 Tempe $1,654
86018 Parks $1,591
85003 Phoenix $1,588
86351 Sedona $1,585
85750 Tucson $1,584
85250 Scottsdale $1,583
85611 Elgin $1,580
85934 Pinedale $1,578
85021 Phoenix $1,571
85013 Phoenix $1,568
85004 Phoenix $1,563
85640 Tumacacori $1,550
86001 Flagstaff $1,542
85020 Phoenix $1,539
85045 Phoenix $1,530
85014 Phoenix $1,517
85048 Phoenix $1,508
85749 Tucson $1,508
85935 Pinetop $1,507
85619 Mount Lemmon $1,502
85054 Phoenix $1,485
85007 Phoenix $1,462
85263 Rio Verde $1,457
85203 Mesa $1,450
85310 Glendale $1,448
85646 Tubac $1,448
85932 Nutrioso $1,441
86305 Prescott $1,441

Natural-hazard context (FEMA NRI)

County National Risk Index scores joined to Arizona ZIP codes in the same FIO filing year. This is hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver table and not a quote.

Mean county risk score
94.7
5th of 50 states by mean score · national mean 69.3
Counties joined
15
Distinct county FIPS on Arizona FIO ZIPs
Most common top hazard
Heat Wave
7 of 15 counties
Highest FEMA NRI counties in Arizona
County Risk score Rating Top hazard
Maricopa 99.9 Very High Heat Wave
Pima 99.1 Relatively High Heat Wave
Mohave 94.8 Relatively High Wildfire
Counties with elevated FEMA hazard ratings in Arizona
Hazard Elevated counties Share of joined
Wildfire 11 73%
Flooding 7 47%
Winter weather 6 40%
Earthquake 1 7%
Hail 1 7%

Elevated = FEMA Relatively High or Very High rating on that hazard column. Ratings are independent per hazard; a county can appear in more than one row.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · research board: top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide states with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for Arizona: nearest other states by average homeowners premium and by statewide nonrenewal rate. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the in-state ZIP table above.

Similar average premium

Nearest states by average homeowners premium ($1,226/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest states by average nonrenewal rate (1.99% here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Arizona?
Averaged across the 325 Arizona ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the annual homeowners premium is $1,226. This is 31% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Arizona?
Arizona homeowners insurance premiums changed by +10.7% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 66.7%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Arizona?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Arizona is 85253, with an average premium of $5,028/yr. The most affordable is 85141 at $565/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Arizona homeowners insurance?
Averaged across the Arizona ZIP codes that report one, the nonrenewal rate is 1.99%. This rate has changed by +57.0% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 85706 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 3.72%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Arizona's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Arizona's average loss ratio is 66.7%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Arizona?
The average claim frequency in Arizona is 5.89%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $14,146. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.
What natural hazards drive risk in Arizona?
Across 15 FEMA National Risk Index counties that join to Arizona ZIP codes in the FIO file, the mean county risk score is 94.7 (37% above the 50-state mean of 69.3). The most common county-level top hazard is Heat Wave (7 of 15 counties). Elevated (Relatively High or Very High) county ratings concentrate in Wildfire (11), Flooding (7), Winter weather (6). NRI scores are county hazard/vulnerability context from FEMA; they are not premiums and are not a quote.

Arizona in the FIO registry

State averages sit next to ZIP-level premium and nonrenewal extracts from the same filing year.

  • Arizona ZIP premiums and nonrenewal rates in the same table. ZIP table
  • National premium board versus the population-floored nonrenewal board. Rankings
  • How competition ranks and dual boards are derived. Methodology

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.