ZIP 85735 · Pima County

Tucson, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 85735, Tucson, Arizona.

35.7%
Loss ratio
3.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#243 of 325
Arizona rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Tucson, AZ (ZIP 85735) runs $1,039/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,039
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
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)
$1,039/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.87%
Avg severity: $6,308
Nonrenewal Rate
3.14%
+128.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 85735 (Tucson, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 85735 (Tucson, AZ) runs $1,039 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 85735 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arizona homeowners pay $1,226 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #243 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Bisbee (ZIP 85603) at $1,039, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 85735 shows a 35.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,308. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.14% in this ZIP, a rise of 128.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.4% through 2022, ranging $928 to $1,039 with a 5-year average of $980, 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 85735 Compares

vs National Average
$1,039 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,039 vs $1,226
15% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 85735, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,039
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 85735.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $941 -
2019 $928 -1.4%
2020 $995 +7.3%
2021 $997 +0.2%
2022 $1,039 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$980
Premium Range
$928 - $1,039
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 85735

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

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 85735?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 85735 (Tucson, AZ) is comparatively affordable at $1,039 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #243 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tucson, AZ?
In ZIP 85735, insurers report a 35.7% loss ratio, a 5.87% claims frequency, and a 3.14% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 85735 compared to the national average?
ZIP 85735 premiums of $1,039/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85735?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 85735 is 3.14%, a rise of 128.4% over the past 5 years in Arizona.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 85735 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 85735 runs $928-$1,039 (5-year average $980). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 85735 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 85735 has an average premium of $1,039/yr compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #243 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.