ZIP 85705 · Pima County

Tucson, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85705, Tucson, Arizona.

53.1%
Loss ratio
2.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#306 of 325
Arizona rank
1,633
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ) homeowners insurance averages $868/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$868
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$868/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.54%
Avg severity: $10,144
Nonrenewal Rate
2.20%
+104.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ) pay an average of $868 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,633 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 51% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. Against Arizona's average of $1,226, ZIP 85705 is 29% below, ranking #306 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Kingman (ZIP 86409) at $866, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85705 shows a 53.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,144. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.20%, a rise of 104.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 85705 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $785 to $868 (five-year average: $821), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 85705 Compares

vs National Average
$868 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$868 vs $1,226
29% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85705, 2018–2022

$780$800$820$840$860$880 20182019202020212022 $868
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85705.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $796 -
2019 $785 -1.3%
2020 $816 +4.0%
2021 $842 +3.1%
2022 $868 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$821
Premium Range
$785 - $868
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85705

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

  • Put ZIP 85705 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 85705?
ZIP 85705 (Tucson, AZ) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $868 per year, #306 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tucson, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 85705: claims frequency (4.54%), loss ratio (53.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85705 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 85705 lands in the 1st percentile: its $868/yr average is 51% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85705?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85705 is 2.20%, a rise of 104.9% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85705 over 5 years?
ZIP 85705 premiums spanned $785 to $868 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $821. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 85705 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85705 runs 29% below the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $868/yr), ranking #306 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.