ZIP 85701 Insurance Data

Tucson, Arizona · Pima County · 1,330 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,209/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.11%
Avg severity: $12,207
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
+22.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ)

ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,209 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,330 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 24th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226, this ZIP runs 1% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 85701 is 31.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,207. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.99% in this ZIP, a rise of 22.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 85701 have risen by 9.9%, ranging from $1,093 to $1,209 with a five-year average of $1,129 — an annualized rate of +2.4% per year. 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 85701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,209 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,209 vs $1,226
1% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,100
2019 $1,121 +1.8%
2020 $1,093 -2.5%
2021 $1,124 +2.8%
2022 $1,209 +7.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,129
Premium Range
$1,093 - $1,209
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 85701?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 85701 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,209 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tucson, AZ?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.11% in this ZIP), loss ratio (31.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.99%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85701 premiums of $1,209/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85701?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85701 is 0.99%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +22.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 85701 have ranged from $1,093 to $1,209, with a 5-year average of $1,129. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 85701 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85701 has an average premium of $1,209/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average.

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