ZIP 86442 · Mohave County

Bullhead City, AZ Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 86442, Bullhead City, Arizona averages $940/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Bullhead City, AZ sits #24,534 nationally on average premium ($940) versus #963 on nonrenewal rate (3.28%).

$940
Avg premium (2022)
#24,534
of 25,593 on premium
#963
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
4th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
32/100
86442 - Bullhead City, AZ

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$940/yr
Avg premium, 96th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
94.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
3.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 86442's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$940 Among the lowest lower than 96% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 86442. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Arizona, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 86442; crosshairs: Arizona averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$481.6$1672.4$2863.2$4054.0$5244.80.2%1.9%3.5%5.2%6.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 85336 · Gadsden $698/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 85367 · Yuma $768/yr · 5.27%
  • ZIP 85653 · Marana $833/yr · 3.58%
  • ZIP 85387 · Surprise $880/yr · 1.80%
  • ZIP 86436 · Topock $906/yr · 4.50%
  • ZIP 85757 · Tucson $939/yr · 6.54%
  • ZIP 86442 · Bullhead City (this ZIP) $940/yr · 3.28%
  • ZIP 85553 · Tonto Basin $950/yr · 3.77%
  • ZIP 86413 · Golden Valley $968/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 85326 · Buckeye $977/yr · 5.34%
  • ZIP 85335 · El Mirage $988/yr · 2.66%
  • ZIP 86441 · Dolan Springs $1,004/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 85138 · Maricopa $1,019/yr · 3.51%
  • ZIP 85140 · San Tan Valley $1,033/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 86403 · Lake Havasu City $1,052/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 86015 · Bellemont $1,063/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 86320 · Ash Fork $1,072/yr · 2.56%
  • ZIP 86047 · Winslow $1,087/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 86323 · Chino Valley $1,100/yr · 1.50%
  • ZIP 85043 · Phoenix $1,109/yr · 5.62%
  • ZIP 86429 · Bullhead City $1,120/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 85383 · Peoria $1,129/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85625 · Pearce $1,142/yr · 2.79%
  • ZIP 86406 · Lake Havasu City $1,148/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 85923 · Clay Springs $1,158/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 86301 · Prescott $1,171/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 85912 · White Mountain Lake $1,181/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 85137 · Kearny $1,187/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 85354 · Tonopah $1,202/yr · 3.64%
  • ZIP 85210 · Mesa $1,204/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 85298 · Gilbert $1,215/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85041 · Phoenix $1,227/yr · 2.19%
  • ZIP 85283 · Tempe $1,234/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 85544 · Pine $1,248/yr · 4.23%
  • ZIP 85032 · Phoenix $1,259/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 85257 · Scottsdale $1,270/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 85925 · Eagar $1,282/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 85601 · Arivaca $1,297/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 85355 · Waddell $1,315/yr · 2.06%
  • ZIP 86032 · Joseph City $1,368/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 85322 · Arlington $1,411/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 86024 · Happy Jack $1,427/yr · 3.22%
  • ZIP 85646 · Tubac $1,448/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 85619 · Mount Lemmon $1,502/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 86001 · Flagstaff $1,542/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 85250 · Scottsdale $1,583/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 85637 · Sonoita $1,681/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 85260 · Scottsdale $1,867/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 85018 · Phoenix $2,296/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 85253 · Paradise Valley $5,028/yr · 1.24%
Avg Premium (2022)
$940/yr
Below-median premium
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.94%
Avg severity: $10,093
Nonrenewal Rate
3.28%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Mohave County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 94.8 (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #3 of 15 Arizona counties - 12% above the state mean of 84.5. Dominant mapped hazard: Wildfire. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 87.3 · Community Resilience 3.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 86442, 2018-2022

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

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mohave County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 86442 via FIPS 04015. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
94.8
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 15 Arizona counties · state mean 84.5
Top mapped hazard
Wildfire
Expected annual loss $14,072,676

Social Vulnerability Index 87.3 · Community Resilience 3.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively High
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Arizona NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Arizona for ZIP 86442

ZIP 86442's county NRI is 94.8 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Arizona containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($940/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.28% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 86442?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 86442 (Mohave) is 94.8 - #3/15 in Arizona, 95th national percentile, top hazard Wildfire. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 86442

This ZIP's premiums run at the 4th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.