ZIP 85042 · Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85042, Phoenix, Arizona.

52.1%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#103 of 325
Arizona rank
1,052
Policies

The verdict

At $1,257/yr, Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85042) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,257
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,257/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.16%
Avg severity: $10,649
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
-8.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85042 (Phoenix, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85042 (Phoenix, AZ) pay an average of $1,257 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,052 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85042 is 3% above, ranking #103 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85031) at $1,257, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.16% of policies in ZIP 85042 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,649. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.6% through 2022, ranging $1,102 to $1,257 with a 5-year average of $1,164, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 85042 Compares

vs National Average
$1,257 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,257 vs $1,226
3% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85042, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,257
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,137 -
2019 $1,102 -3.1%
2020 $1,128 +2.4%
2021 $1,194 +5.8%
2022 $1,257 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,164
Premium Range
$1,102 - $1,257
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85042

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 85042 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 85042?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #103 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona, ZIP 85042 (Phoenix, AZ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,257 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Phoenix, AZ?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 85042: a claims frequency of 6.16%, a loss ratio of 52.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.70%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85042 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85042 premiums of $1,257/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85042?
Insurers decline to renew 1.70% of policies in ZIP 85042 in Arizona, a drop of 8.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85042 over 5 years?
ZIP 85042 premiums spanned $1,102 to $1,257 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,164. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 85042 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85042 averages $1,257/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #103 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.