ZIP 85256 · Maricopa County

Scottsdale, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85256, Scottsdale, Arizona.

323.3%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#58 of 325
Arizona rank
58
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85256 (Scottsdale, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $1,417/yr, 40th percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,417
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+64.2%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,417/yr
+64.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
323.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.53%
Avg severity: $21,285
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
+262.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85256 (Scottsdale, AZ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85256 (Scottsdale, AZ) at $1,417 per year for 2022 across approximately 58 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85256 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #58 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85023) at $1,418, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85256 is 323.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 21.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,285. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.39% in this ZIP, a rise of 262.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 64.2% through 2022, ranging $863 to $1,417 with a 5-year average of $1,244, an annualized rate of +13.2% 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 85256 Compares

vs National Average
$1,417 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,417 vs $1,226
16% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85256, 2018–2022

$800$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,417
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85256.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $863 -
2019 $1,390 +61.0%
2020 $1,269 -8.7%
2021 $1,281 +1.0%
2022 $1,417 +10.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,244
Premium Range
$863 - $1,417
Annual Change Rate
+13.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85256

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

  • Compare ZIP 85256 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 85256?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #58 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona, ZIP 85256 (Scottsdale, AZ) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,417 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +64.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scottsdale, AZ?
ZIP 85256 is running a loss ratio above 100% (323.3%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 21.53% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.39%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85256 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85256 premiums of $1,417/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85256?
ZIP 85256 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.39% in Arizona, a rise of 262.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85256 over 5 years?
ZIP 85256 premiums spanned $863 to $1,417 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,244. The annualized change rate is +13.2% per year.
How does ZIP 85256 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85256 averages $1,417/yr, 16% above that figure, ranking #58 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.