ZIP 85324 · Yavapai County

Black Canyon City, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85324, Black Canyon City, Arizona.

151.7%
Loss ratio
3.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#219 of 325
Arizona rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,080/yr, Black Canyon City, AZ (ZIP 85324) sits in the 13th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,080
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+8.9%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,080/yr
+8.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
151.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.25%
Avg severity: $14,553
Nonrenewal Rate
3.80%
+171.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85324 (Black Canyon City, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85324 (Black Canyon City, AZ) pay an average of $1,080 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85324 comes in 39% below, the 13th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #219 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Yucca (ZIP 86438) at $1,079, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85324 shows a 151.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,553. Insurers decline to renew 3.80% of policies in ZIP 85324 at expiration, a rise of 171.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85324 premiums risen 8.9%, spanning $982 to $1,080 (five-year average: $1,020), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 85324 Compares

vs National Average
$1,080 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,080 vs $1,226
12% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85324, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,080
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85324.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $991 -
2019 $982 -0.9%
2020 $1,002 +2.0%
2021 $1,044 +4.3%
2022 $1,080 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,020
Premium Range
$982 - $1,080
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85324

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

  • Compare ZIP 85324 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arizona compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 85324?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 85324 (Black Canyon City, AZ) is comparatively affordable at $1,080 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #219 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +8.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Black Canyon City, AZ?
Insurers in ZIP 85324 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 151.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 11.25% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.80%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85324 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85324 premiums of $1,080/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85324?
ZIP 85324 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.80% in Arizona, a rise of 171.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85324 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85324 have ranged from $982 to $1,080, with a 5-year average of $1,020. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 85324 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85324 runs 12% below the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $1,080/yr), ranking #219 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.