ZIP 86406 · Mohave County

Lake Havasu City, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 86406, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

56.1%
Loss ratio
1.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#177 of 325
Arizona rank
37
Policies

The verdict

At $1,148/yr, Lake Havasu City, AZ (ZIP 86406) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,148
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,148/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.60%
Avg severity: $13,977
Nonrenewal Rate
1.26%
-10.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 86406 (Lake Havasu City, AZ)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 86406 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) runs $1,148 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 37 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 86406 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Arizona statewide average is $1,226 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #177 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Willcox (ZIP 85643) at $1,148, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 86406. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,977. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.26%, a drop of 10.3% 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 86406 premiums risen 11.3%, spanning $1,032 to $1,148 (five-year average: $1,072), an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 86406 Compares

vs National Average
$1,148 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$1,148 vs $1,226
6% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 86406, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 86406.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,032 -
2019 $1,045 +1.3%
2020 $1,051 +0.5%
2021 $1,085 +3.2%
2022 $1,148 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,072
Premium Range
$1,032 - $1,148
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 86406

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

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 86406?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 86406 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) is comparatively affordable at $1,148 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #177 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
In ZIP 86406, insurers report a 56.1% loss ratio, a 4.60% claims frequency, and a 1.26% nonrenewal rate, the 19th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 86406 compared to the national average?
ZIP 86406 premiums of $1,148/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 86406?
ZIP 86406 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.26% in Arizona, a drop of 10.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 86406 over 5 years?
ZIP 86406 premiums spanned $1,032 to $1,148 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,072. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 86406 compare to the Arizona state average?
ZIP 86406 runs 6% below the Arizona state average ($1,226/yr vs this ZIP's $1,148/yr), ranking #177 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.