ZIP 86442 · Mohave County

Bullhead City, AZ Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 86442, Bullhead City, Arizona.

63.7%
Loss ratio
3.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#289 of 325
Arizona rank
338
Policies

The verdict

Bullhead City, AZ (ZIP 86442) averages $940/yr for homeowners insurance, 47% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally.

$940
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
+6.6%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$940/yr
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.94%
Avg severity: $10,093
Nonrenewal Rate
3.28%
+79.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ)

Homeowners in ZIP 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ) pay an average of $940 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 338 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 47% below that mark and lands in the 4th national percentile. Compared to the Arizona state average of $1,226, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #289 of 325 tracked ZIPs in Arizona by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arizona is Yuma (ZIP 85364) at $940, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 86442 is 63.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.94% of policies in ZIP 86442 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,093. 3.28% of ZIP 86442 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 79.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 86442 costs have risen 6.6% since 2018, from a low of $830 to a high of $940, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 86442 Compares

vs National Average
$940 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Arizona Average
$940 vs $1,226
23% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 86442, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950 20182019202020212022 $940
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 86442.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $882 -
2019 $830 -5.9%
2020 $897 +8.2%
2021 $922 +2.7%
2022 $940 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$894
Premium Range
$830 - $940
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 86442

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

  • Compare ZIP 86442 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arizona compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 86442?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ) is comparatively affordable at $940 per year as of 2022, just the 4th percentile nationally, #289 of 325 ZIPs in Arizona. Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bullhead City, AZ?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 86442: claims frequency (5.94%), loss ratio (63.7%), and nonrenewal rate (3.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 4th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 86442 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 86442 lands in the 4th percentile: its $940/yr average is 47% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 86442?
Insurers decline to renew 3.28% of policies in ZIP 86442 in Arizona, a rise of 79.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 86442 over 5 years?
ZIP 86442 premiums spanned $830 to $940 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $894. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 86442 compare to the Arizona state average?
The Arizona state average is $1,226/yr; ZIP 86442 averages $940/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #289 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.