ZIP 85282 · Maricopa County

Tempe, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85282, Tempe, Arizona.

98.6%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#135 of 325
Arizona rank
1,681
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $1,205/yr, 23rd percentile nationally, 32% below the U.S. norm.

$1,205
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+14.3%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,205/yr
+14.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
98.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.99%
Avg severity: $16,988
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
-5.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) runs $1,205 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,681 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85282 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85282 is 2% below, ranking #135 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Mesa (ZIP 85210) at $1,204, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85282 shows a 98.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,988. 1.26% of ZIP 85282 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 5.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85282 premiums risen 14.3%, spanning $1,054 to $1,205 (five-year average: $1,119), an annualized rate of +3.4% 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 85282 Compares

vs National Average
$1,205 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,205 vs $1,226
2% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85282, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,205
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85282.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,054 -
2019 $1,074 +1.9%
2020 $1,119 +4.2%
2021 $1,144 +2.3%
2022 $1,205 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,119
Premium Range
$1,054 - $1,205
Annual Change Rate
+3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85282

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

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 85282?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) averages $1,205 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #135 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +14.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tempe, AZ?
In ZIP 85282, insurers report a 98.6% loss ratio, a 6.99% claims frequency, and a 1.26% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85282 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85282 lands in the 23rd percentile: its $1,205/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85282?
ZIP 85282 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.26% in Arizona, a drop of 5.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85282 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85282 runs $1,054-$1,205 (5-year average $1,119). The annualized change rate is +3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 85282 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85282 has an average premium of $1,205/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #135 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.