ZIP 85205 · Maricopa County
Mesa, AZ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85205, Mesa, Arizona.
- 114.3%
- Loss ratio
- 1.81%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #273 of 325
- Arizona rank
- 1,572
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Mesa, AZ (ZIP 85205) runs $975/yr on average: the 6th percentile nationally and 45% below the U.S. average.
- $975
- Avg premium (2022)
- -45%
- vs U.S. average
- +15.2%
- since 2018
- 6th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 85205 (Mesa, AZ)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85205 (Mesa, AZ) at $975 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,572 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85205 comes in 45% below, the 6th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #273 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Tucson (ZIP 85712) at $975, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 85205 shows a 114.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 10.59% of policies in ZIP 85205 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,527. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.81% in this ZIP, a rise of 115.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.2% through 2022, ranging $846 to $975 with a 5-year average of $903, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 85205 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 85205, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $846 | - |
| 2019 | $858 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | $903 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $933 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $975 | +4.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 85205
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 85205 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
- 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
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