ZIP 99501 · Anchorage County

Anchorage, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99501, Anchorage, Alaska.

52.3%
Loss ratio
0.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 30
Alaska rank
979
Policies

The verdict

Anchorage, AK (ZIP 99501) averages $1,411/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,411
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
-7.6%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,411/yr
-7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $21,491
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-71.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99501 (Anchorage, AK)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99501 (Anchorage, AK) runs $1,411 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 979 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. The Alaska statewide average is $1,288 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #6 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Wasilla (ZIP 99654) at $1,383, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.43% of policies in ZIP 99501 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,491. Insurers decline to renew 0.67% of policies in ZIP 99501 at expiration, a drop of 71.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 99501 have fallen by 7.6%, ranging from $1,411 to $1,527 with a five-year average of $1,470, an annualized rate of -2.0% 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 99501 Compares

vs National Average
$1,411 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,411 vs $1,288
10% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99501, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,411
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,527 -
2019 $1,465 -4.1%
2020 $1,462 -0.2%
2021 $1,484 +1.5%
2022 $1,411 -4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,470
Premium Range
$1,411 - $1,527
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99501

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

  • Compare ZIP 99501 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Alaska's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Alaska 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 99501?
ZIP 99501 (Anchorage, AK) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,411 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #6 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska). Premiums have changed -7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Anchorage, AK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99501: a claims frequency of 3.43%, a loss ratio of 52.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.67%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99501 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99501 premiums of $1,411/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99501?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99501 is 0.67%, a drop of 71.2% over the past 5 years in Alaska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99501 over 5 years?
ZIP 99501 premiums spanned $1,411 to $1,527 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,470. The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 99501 compare to the Alaska state average?
The Alaska state average is $1,288/yr; ZIP 99501 averages $1,411/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #6 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium.

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