ZIP 85203 · Maricopa County

Mesa, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85203, Mesa, Arizona.

143.8%
Loss ratio
1.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 325
Arizona rank
1,497
Policies

The verdict

Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85203) averages $1,450/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally.

$1,450
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+18.4%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,450/yr
+18.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
143.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.11%
Avg severity: $15,907
Nonrenewal Rate
1.94%
+39.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85203 (Mesa, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85203 (Mesa, AZ) pay an average of $1,450 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,497 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85203 comes in 18% below, the 43rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (above), ranking #46 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Glendale (ZIP 85310) at $1,448, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85203 is 143.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 13.11% of policies in ZIP 85203 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,907. Insurers decline to renew 1.94% of policies in ZIP 85203 at expiration, a rise of 39.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 85203 have risen by 18.4%, ranging from $1,225 to $1,450 with a five-year average of $1,317, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 85203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,450 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,450 vs $1,226
18% above state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85203, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,450
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,225 -
2019 $1,271 +3.8%
2020 $1,305 +2.7%
2021 $1,337 +2.5%
2022 $1,450 +8.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,317
Premium Range
$1,225 - $1,450
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85203

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

  • Compare ZIP 85203 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 85203?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #46 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona, ZIP 85203 (Mesa, AZ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,450 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mesa, AZ?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 85203: a claims frequency of 13.11% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.94%, against a loss ratio above 100% (143.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85203 compared to the national average?
At $1,450/yr, ZIP 85203 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85203?
ZIP 85203 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.94% in Arizona, a rise of 39.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85203 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85203 have ranged from $1,225 to $1,450, with a 5-year average of $1,317. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 85203 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85203 averages $1,450/yr, 18% above that figure, ranking #46 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.