ZIP 85085 · Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85085, Phoenix, Arizona.

32.5%
Loss ratio
1.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#63 of 325
Arizona rank
264
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Phoenix, AZ (ZIP 85085) runs $1,391/yr on average: the 38th percentile nationally and 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,391
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+15.5%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,391/yr
+15.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.18%
Avg severity: $10,793
Nonrenewal Rate
1.57%
+39.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85085 (Phoenix, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85085 (Phoenix, AZ) pay an average of $1,391 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 264 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% below that mark and lands in the 38th national percentile. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85085 is 13% above, ranking #63 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85086) at $1,381, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85085 is 32.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,793. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.57%, a rise of 39.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85085 premiums risen 15.5%, spanning $1,205 to $1,391 (five-year average: $1,275), an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 85085 Compares

vs National Average
$1,391 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,391 vs $1,226
13% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85085, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,391
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85085.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,205 -
2019 $1,226 +1.8%
2020 $1,257 +2.5%
2021 $1,295 +3.0%
2022 $1,391 +7.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,275
Premium Range
$1,205 - $1,391
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85085

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 85085 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Arizona's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arizona overview
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 85085?
ZIP 85085 (Phoenix, AZ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,391 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #63 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona). Premiums have changed +15.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Phoenix, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 85085: claims frequency (4.18%), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85085 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85085 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,391/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85085?
ZIP 85085 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.57% in Arizona, a rise of 39.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85085 over 5 years?
ZIP 85085 premiums spanned $1,205 to $1,391 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,275. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 85085 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85085 averages $1,391/yr, 13% above that figure, ranking #63 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.