ZIP 85254 · Maricopa County

Scottsdale, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85254, Scottsdale, Arizona.

62.3%
Loss ratio
1.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 325
Arizona rank
1,296
Policies

The verdict

At $1,700/yr, Scottsdale, AZ (ZIP 85254) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,700
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+13.9%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,700/yr
+13.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.51%
Avg severity: $16,243
Nonrenewal Rate
1.27%
+32.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ) pay an average of $1,700 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,296 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 85254 in the 60th percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 39% (above), ranking #18 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Scottsdale (ZIP 85251) at $1,702, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85254 is 62.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,243. Insurers decline to renew 1.27% of policies in ZIP 85254 at expiration, a rise of 32.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 85254 costs have risen 13.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,493 to a high of $1,700, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 85254 Compares

vs National Average
$1,700 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,700 vs $1,226
39% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85254, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,700
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85254.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,493 -
2019 $1,516 +1.6%
2020 $1,536 +1.4%
2021 $1,621 +5.5%
2022 $1,700 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,573
Premium Range
$1,493 - $1,700
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85254

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

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 85254?
ZIP 85254 (Scottsdale, AZ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,700 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #18 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona). Premiums have changed +13.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scottsdale, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 85254: claims frequency (6.51%), loss ratio (62.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.27%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85254 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85254 premiums of $1,700/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85254?
ZIP 85254 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.27% in Arizona, a rise of 32.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85254 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85254 runs $1,493-$1,700 (5-year average $1,573). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 85254 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85254 has an average premium of $1,700/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 39% above the state average, ranking #18 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.