ZIP 85012 · Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85012, Phoenix, Arizona.

101.9%
Loss ratio
1.78%
Nonrenewal rate
#9 of 325
Arizona rank
1,124
Policies

The verdict

Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85012) averages $2,129/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally.

$2,129
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,129/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
101.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.67%
Avg severity: $32,508
Nonrenewal Rate
1.78%
+151.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85012 (Phoenix, AZ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85012 (Phoenix, AZ) at $2,129 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,124 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 85012 in the 80th percentile, 20% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85012 is 74% above, ranking #9 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Sedona (ZIP 86336) at $2,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85012 is 101.9%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 6.67% of policies in ZIP 85012 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,508. 1.78% of ZIP 85012 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 151.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 85012 have risen by 12.6%, ranging from $1,892 to $2,129 with a five-year average of $1,979, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 85012 Compares

vs National Average
$2,129 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Arizona Average
$2,129 vs $1,226
74% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85012, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,129
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,892 -
2019 $1,893 +0.1%
2020 $1,973 +4.2%
2021 $2,007 +1.7%
2022 $2,129 +6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,979
Premium Range
$1,892 - $2,129
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85012

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 85012 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Arizona's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arizona overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 85012?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 85012 (Phoenix, AZ): $2,129/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #9 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Phoenix, AZ?
ZIP 85012 is running a loss ratio above 100% (101.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 6.67% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.78%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85012 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85012 premiums of $2,129/yr are 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85012?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85012 is 1.78%, a rise of 151.9% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85012 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85012 runs $1,892-$2,129 (5-year average $1,979). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 85012 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85012 runs 74% above the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $2,129/yr), ranking #9 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona 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.