ZIP 85648 · Santa Cruz County

Rio Rico, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85648, Rio Rico, Arizona.

80.5%
Loss ratio
1.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#201 of 325
Arizona rank
46
Policies

The verdict

Rio Rico, AZ (ZIP 85648) averages $1,116/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,116/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.22%
Avg severity: $8,792
Nonrenewal Rate
1.92%
+74.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ)

ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,116 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 46 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 85648 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Arizona statewide average is $1,226 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #201 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Phoenix (ZIP 85034) at $1,115, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 80.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 85648. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,792. Insurers decline to renew 1.92% of policies in ZIP 85648 at expiration, a rise of 74.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.6% through 2022, ranging $1,009 to $1,116 with a 5-year average of $1,055, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 85648 Compares

vs National Average
$1,116 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,116 vs $1,226
9% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85648, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85648.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,009 -
2019 $1,040 +3.0%
2020 $1,040 +0.0%
2021 $1,071 +3.0%
2022 $1,116 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,055
Premium Range
$1,009 - $1,116
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85648

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

  • Put ZIP 85648 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 85648?
At just the 16th national percentile, #201 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona, homeowners in ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) pay a comparatively low $1,116 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rio Rico, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 85648: claims frequency (10.22%), loss ratio (80.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.92%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85648 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85648 premiums of $1,116/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85648?
Insurers decline to renew 1.92% of policies in ZIP 85648 in Arizona, a rise of 74.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85648 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85648 have ranged from $1,009 to $1,116, with a 5-year average of $1,055. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 85648 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85648 runs 9% below the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $1,116/yr), ranking #201 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.