ZIP 85250 · Maricopa County

Scottsdale, AZ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 85250, Scottsdale, Arizona averages $1,583/yr.

173.6%
Loss ratio
1.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 325
Arizona rank
652
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ) is #12,188 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #6,202 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,583
Avg premium (2022)
#12,188
of 25,593 on premium
#6,202
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
52nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
24/100
85250 - Scottsdale, AZ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,583/yr
Avg premium, 48th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
18.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 85250's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,583 Around the middle lower than 48% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 85250. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Arizona, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 85250; crosshairs: Arizona averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$481.6$1672.4$2863.2$4054.0$5244.80.2%1.9%3.5%5.2%6.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 85336 · Gadsden $698/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 85367 · Yuma $768/yr · 5.27%
  • ZIP 85653 · Marana $833/yr · 3.58%
  • ZIP 85387 · Surprise $880/yr · 1.80%
  • ZIP 86436 · Topock $906/yr · 4.50%
  • ZIP 85757 · Tucson $939/yr · 6.54%
  • ZIP 85553 · Tonto Basin $950/yr · 3.77%
  • ZIP 86413 · Golden Valley $968/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 85326 · Buckeye $977/yr · 5.34%
  • ZIP 85335 · El Mirage $988/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 86441 · Dolan Springs $1,004/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 85138 · Maricopa $1,019/yr · 3.51%
  • ZIP 85140 · San Tan Valley $1,033/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 86403 · Lake Havasu City $1,052/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 86015 · Bellemont $1,063/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 86320 · Ash Fork $1,072/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 86047 · Winslow $1,087/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 86323 · Chino Valley $1,100/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 85043 · Phoenix $1,109/yr · 5.62%
  • ZIP 86429 · Bullhead City $1,120/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 85383 · Peoria $1,129/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85625 · Pearce $1,142/yr · 2.79%
  • ZIP 86406 · Lake Havasu City $1,148/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 85923 · Clay Springs $1,158/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 86301 · Prescott $1,171/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 85912 · White Mountain Lake $1,181/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 85137 · Kearny $1,187/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 85354 · Tonopah $1,202/yr · 3.64%
  • ZIP 85210 · Mesa $1,204/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 85298 · Gilbert $1,215/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85041 · Phoenix $1,227/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 85283 · Tempe $1,234/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 85544 · Pine $1,248/yr · 4.23%
  • ZIP 85032 · Phoenix $1,259/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 85257 · Scottsdale $1,270/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 85925 · Eagar $1,282/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85601 · Arivaca $1,297/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 85355 · Waddell $1,315/yr · 2.06%
  • ZIP 86032 · Joseph City $1,368/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 85322 · Arlington $1,411/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 86024 · Happy Jack $1,427/yr · 3.22%
  • ZIP 85646 · Tubac $1,448/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 85619 · Mount Lemmon $1,502/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 86001 · Flagstaff $1,542/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 85250 · Scottsdale (this ZIP) $1,583/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 85637 · Sonoita $1,681/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 85260 · Scottsdale $1,867/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 85018 · Phoenix $2,296/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 85253 · Paradise Valley $5,028/yr · 1.24%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,583/yr
Near-median premium
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
173.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
11.32%
Avg severity: $24,287
Nonrenewal Rate
1.35%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+14.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ) runs $1,583 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 652 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 29% (above), ranking #28 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Tucson (ZIP 85750) at $1,584, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 173.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 85250. About 11.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,287. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.35% in this ZIP, a rise of 14.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85250 premiums risen 12.8%, spanning $1,404 to $1,583 (five-year average: $1,469), an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

Maricopa County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 99.9 (Very High), 100th percentile nationally and #1 of 15 Arizona counties - 18% above the state mean of 84.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Heat Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 27.1 · Community Resilience 18.0. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 85250 Compares

vs National Average
$1,583 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,583 vs $1,226
29% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85250, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,583
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85250.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,404 -
2019 $1,409 +0.3%
2020 $1,442 +2.4%
2021 $1,503 +4.2%
2022 $1,583 +5.3%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 85250, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,469
Premium Range
$1,404 - $1,583
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Maricopa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 85250 via FIPS 04013. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.9
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 15 Arizona counties · state mean 84.5
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $957,986,784

Social Vulnerability Index 27.1 · Community Resilience 18.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Arizona NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Maricopa County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 85250 in Maricopa County (NRI 99.9, hazard Heat Wave), both outside Arizona. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,583/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.35% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 85250?
ZIP 85250 (Scottsdale, AZ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,583 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #28 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona). Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scottsdale, AZ?
ZIP 85250 is running a loss ratio above 100% (173.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 11.32% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.35%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85250 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85250 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,583/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85250?
Insurers decline to renew 1.35% of policies in ZIP 85250 in Arizona, a rise of 14.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85250 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85250 runs $1,404-$1,583 (5-year average $1,469). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 85250 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85250 averages $1,583/yr, 29% above that figure, ranking #28 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 85250?
Maricopa County scores 99.9 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High), 100th percentile nationally and #1 of 15 Arizona counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively High, Flooding Very High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 85250

This ZIP's premiums run at the 52nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.