ZIP 85257 · Maricopa County
Scottsdale, AZ Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85257, Scottsdale, Arizona.
- 123.6%
- Loss ratio
- 1.44%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #95 of 325
- Arizona rank
- 1,575
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Scottsdale, AZ (ZIP 85257) runs $1,270/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.
- $1,270
- Avg premium (2022)
- -29%
- vs U.S. average
- +15.6%
- since 2018
- 29th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ)
ZIP 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,270 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,575 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. The Arizona statewide average is $1,226 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #95 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Gilbert (ZIP 85297) at $1,269, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 85257 shows a 123.6% loss ratio, an indication that 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 9.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,055. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.44% in this ZIP, a rise of 37.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 85257 costs have risen 15.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,099 to a high of $1,270, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 85257 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 85257, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,099 | - |
| 2019 | $1,105 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | $1,167 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $1,227 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $1,270 | +3.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 85257
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 85257 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Arizona's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arizona overview
- A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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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