ZIP 85331 · Maricopa County

Cave Creek, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85331, Cave Creek, Arizona.

75.5%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#20 of 325
Arizona rank
92
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85331 (Cave Creek, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $1,688/yr, 60th percentile nationally, 5% below the U.S. norm.

$1,688
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
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)
$1,688/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.31%
Avg severity: $24,027
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+11.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85331 (Cave Creek, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85331 (Cave Creek, AZ) runs $1,688 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 92 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 85331 in the 60th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85331 is 38% above, ranking #20 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Sonoita (ZIP 85637) at $1,681, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85331 shows a 75.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,027. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.15%, a rise of 11.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 85331 have risen by 13.8%, ranging from $1,483 to $1,688 with a five-year average of $1,556, 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 85331 Compares

vs National Average
$1,688 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,688 vs $1,226
38% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85331, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,688
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85331.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,483 -
2019 $1,507 +1.6%
2020 $1,525 +1.2%
2021 $1,580 +3.6%
2022 $1,688 +6.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,556
Premium Range
$1,483 - $1,688
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85331

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

  • Put ZIP 85331 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Arizona's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arizona overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 85331?
ZIP 85331 (Cave Creek, AZ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,688 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #20 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona). Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cave Creek, AZ?
In ZIP 85331, insurers report a 75.5% loss ratio, a 5.31% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85331 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85331 premiums of $1,688/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85331?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85331 is 1.15%, a rise of 11.4% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85331 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85331 runs $1,483-$1,688 (5-year average $1,556). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 85331 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85331 has an average premium of $1,688/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 38% above the state average, ranking #20 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.