ZIP 85531 · Graham County

Central, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85531, Central, Arizona.

314.5%
Loss ratio
2.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#119 of 325
Arizona rank
57
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85531 (Central, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $1,232/yr, 26th percentile nationally, 31% below the U.S. norm.

$1,232
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,232/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
314.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $120,113
Nonrenewal Rate
2.58%
+269.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85531 (Central, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85531 (Central, AZ) runs $1,232 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 57 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. Compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #119 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85024) at $1,232, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 314.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 85531. 3.23% of policies in ZIP 85531 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $120,113. 2.58% of ZIP 85531 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 269.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 85531 costs have risen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,128 to a high of $1,232, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 85531 Compares

vs National Average
$1,232 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,232 vs $1,226
1% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85531, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,232
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85531.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,144 -
2019 $1,128 -1.4%
2020 $1,130 +0.2%
2021 $1,159 +2.5%
2022 $1,232 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,159
Premium Range
$1,128 - $1,232
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85531

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

  • Compare ZIP 85531 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 85531?
ZIP 85531 (Central, AZ) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,232 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #119 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona). Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Central, AZ?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 85531: a claims frequency of 3.23% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.58%, against a loss ratio above 100% (314.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85531 compared to the national average?
At $1,232/yr, ZIP 85531 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85531?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85531 is 2.58%, a rise of 269.0% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85531 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85531 have ranged from $1,128 to $1,232, with a 5-year average of $1,159. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 85531 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 85531 averages $1,232/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #119 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.