ZIP 85635 · Cochise County

Sierra Vista, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85635, Sierra Vista, Arizona.

56.4%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#245 of 325
Arizona rank
187
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sierra Vista, AZ (ZIP 85635) runs $1,029/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,029
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+12.6%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,029/yr
+12.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.23%
Avg severity: $9,330
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
+17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85635 (Sierra Vista, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85635 (Sierra Vista, AZ) runs $1,029 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 187 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85635 is 16% below, ranking #245 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Red Rock (ZIP 85145) at $1,026, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 85635. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,330. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a rise of 17.7% 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 85635 have risen by 12.6%, ranging from $914 to $1,029 with a five-year average of $950, an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 85635 Compares

vs National Average
$1,029 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,029 vs $1,226
16% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85635, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,029
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85635.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $914 -
2019 $922 +0.9%
2020 $922 -0.0%
2021 $961 +4.3%
2022 $1,029 +7.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$950
Premium Range
$914 - $1,029
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85635

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

  • Put ZIP 85635 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 85635?
ZIP 85635 (Sierra Vista, AZ) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,029 per year, #245 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +12.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sierra Vista, AZ?
In ZIP 85635, insurers report a 56.4% loss ratio, a 6.23% claims frequency, and a 1.68% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85635 compared to the national average?
At $1,029/yr, ZIP 85635 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85635?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85635 is 1.68%, a rise of 17.7% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85635 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85635 have ranged from $914 to $1,029, with a 5-year average of $950. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 85635 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85635 has an average premium of $1,029/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #245 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.