ZIP 85553 · Gila County

Tonto Basin, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85553, Tonto Basin, Arizona.

100.9%
Loss ratio
3.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#284 of 325
Arizona rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tonto Basin, AZ (ZIP 85553) runs $950/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. average.

$950
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$950/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
100.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.92%
Avg severity: $24,444
Nonrenewal Rate
3.77%
+223.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85553 (Tonto Basin, AZ)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85553 (Tonto Basin, AZ) at $950 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 85553 in the 5th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #284 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Tucson (ZIP 85730) at $949, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85553 is 100.9%, meaning 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 3.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,444. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.77% in this ZIP, a rise of 223.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 85553 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $853 to a high of $950, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 85553 Compares

vs National Average
$950 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$950 vs $1,226
22% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85553, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $950
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85553.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $878 -
2019 $853 -2.8%
2020 $896 +4.9%
2021 $937 +4.6%
2022 $950 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$903
Premium Range
$853 - $950
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85553

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

  • Put ZIP 85553 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arizona compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 85553?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 85553 (Tonto Basin, AZ) is comparatively affordable at $950 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #284 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tonto Basin, AZ?
ZIP 85553 is running a loss ratio above 100% (100.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 3.92% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.77%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85553 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85553 lands in the 5th percentile: its $950/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85553?
ZIP 85553 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.77% in Arizona, a rise of 223.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85553 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85553 have ranged from $853 to $950, with a 5-year average of $903. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 85553 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85553 runs 22% below the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $950/yr), ranking #284 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.