ZIP 85602 · Cochise County

Benson, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85602, Benson, Arizona.

77.4%
Loss ratio
2.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#281 of 325
Arizona rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $955/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$955
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
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)
$955/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.12%
Avg severity: $17,953
Nonrenewal Rate
2.91%
+141.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ) pay an average of $955 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #281 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Tacna (ZIP 85352) at $955, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85602 shows a 77.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.12% of policies in ZIP 85602 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,953. 2.91% of ZIP 85602 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 141.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85602 premiums risen 10.4%, spanning $865 to $955 (five-year average: $903), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 85602 Compares

vs National Average
$955 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$955 vs $1,226
22% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85602, 2018–2022

$860$880$900$920$940$960 20182019202020212022 $955
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $865 -
2019 $874 +1.1%
2020 $896 +2.6%
2021 $928 +3.5%
2022 $955 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$903
Premium Range
$865 - $955
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85602

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

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 85602?
ZIP 85602 (Benson, AZ) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $955 per year, #281 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Benson, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 85602: claims frequency (4.12%), loss ratio (77.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.91%), together placing this ZIP at the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85602 compared to the national average?
At $955/yr, ZIP 85602 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85602?
Insurers decline to renew 2.91% of policies in ZIP 85602 in Arizona, a rise of 141.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85602 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85602 runs $865-$955 (5-year average $903). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 85602 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85602 has an average premium of $955/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #281 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.