ZIP 99517 · Anchorage County

Anchorage, AK Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 99517, Anchorage, Alaska averages $1,246/yr.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 30
Alaska rank
1,961
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Anchorage, AK sits #18,690 nationally on average premium ($1,246) versus #20,768 on nonrenewal rate (0.28%).

$1,246
Avg premium (2022)
#18,690
of 25,593 on premium
#20,768
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
27th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
99517 - Anchorage, AK

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 B
$1,246/yr
Avg premium, 73rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
97.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
34.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 99517's premium sits nationally

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

$1,246 Lower than most lower than 73% 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 99517. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alaska, 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 99517; crosshairs: Alaska averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$966.1$1189.6$1413.1$1636.6$1860.00.0%0.3%0.5%0.7%1.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 30 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 99801 · Juneau $1,007/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 99827 · Haines $1,040/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 99518 · Anchorage $1,101/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 99835 · Sitka $1,151/yr · 0.07%
  • ZIP 99504 · Anchorage $1,168/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 99503 · Anchorage $1,177/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 99669 · Soldotna $1,186/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 99701 · Fairbanks $1,193/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 99508 · Anchorage $1,193/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 99507 · Anchorage $1,207/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99603 · Homer $1,211/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 99611 · Kenai $1,234/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 99517 · Anchorage (this ZIP) $1,246/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 99615 · Kodiak $1,248/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99709 · Fairbanks $1,267/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 99515 · Anchorage $1,283/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 99502 · Anchorage $1,293/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 99901 · Ketchikan $1,296/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 99645 · Palmer $1,300/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 99688 · Willow $1,347/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 99672 · Sterling $1,349/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99705 · North Pole $1,356/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 99577 · Eagle River $1,357/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 99654 · Wasilla $1,383/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 99501 · Anchorage $1,411/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 99652 · Big Lake $1,442/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 99567 · Chugiak $1,443/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 99516 · Anchorage $1,462/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 99712 · Fairbanks $1,471/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99737 · Delta Junction $1,819/yr · 0.94%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,246/yr
Below-median premium
-6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.87%
Avg severity: $17,501
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-66.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99517 (Anchorage, AK)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99517 (Anchorage, AK) runs $1,246 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,961 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #18 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Kodiak (ZIP 99615) at $1,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 99517 is 40.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,501. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 66.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 6.8% through 2022, ranging $1,246 to $1,337 with a 5-year average of $1,290, an annualized rate of -1.7% per year.

Anchorage County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 97.4 (Relatively High), 97th percentile nationally and #1 of 10 Alaska counties - 82% above the state mean of 53.6. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 34.8. 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 99517 Compares

vs National Average
$1,246 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,246 vs $1,288
3% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99517, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,246
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99517.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,337 -
2019 $1,291 -3.4%
2020 $1,287 -0.3%
2021 $1,290 +0.2%
2022 $1,246 -3.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 99517

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,290
Premium Range
$1,246 - $1,337
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Anchorage County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 99517 via FIPS 02020. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
97.4
Relatively High · 97th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 10 Alaska counties · state mean 53.6
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $352,621,404

Social Vulnerability Index 11.4 · Community Resilience 34.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Anchorage County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 99517: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Alaska. County hazard context (Anchorage, NRI 97.4) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,246/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.28% 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 99517?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99517 (Anchorage, AK) averages $1,246 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 27th percentile, #18 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska. Premiums have changed -6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Anchorage, AK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 99517: a claims frequency of 2.87%, a loss ratio of 40.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99517 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99517 lands in the 27th percentile: its $1,246/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99517?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99517 is 0.28%, a drop of 66.5% over the past 5 years in Alaska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99517 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 99517 runs $1,246-$1,337 (5-year average $1,290). The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 99517 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99517 has an average premium of $1,246/yr compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #18 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 99517?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 99517 (Anchorage) is 97.4 - #1/10 in Alaska, 97th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 99517

This ZIP's premiums run at the 27th 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.