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As of Oct. 22, 2026 · newest Treasury data: 2022

Homeowners insurance prices vary a lot by state and even by ZIP code. Treasury published the most detailed public data so far; here it is by state, plus a lookup for your own ZIP.

Short answer: The average U.S. homeowners policy (HO-3/HO-5) cost $1,737 a year in 2022, up 8.7% from 2018 even after inflation, according to U.S. Treasury data on about 49 million policies a year. In the typical ZIP code, the priciest states were Colorado ($2,538), Oklahoma ($2,525), Louisiana ($2,438); the cheapest were Pennsylvania ($1,015), Utah ($1,041), Nevada ($1,077). Tennessee's typical ZIP: $1,677. These are averages, not quotes.

Source: Treasury FIO report · FIO ZIP data

Best move: compare your bill, then shop like for like

Use your state's or ZIP's average as a yardstick, then get 3 or more quotes for the same coverage. An average can't price your house, roof or claims history, but if your bill is far above the typical ZIP near you, that's a reason to shop or raise your deductible.

The math:

  • Premium per policy (Treasury) = written premium ÷ policies in force at year end, for HO-3 and HO-5 policies. U.S.: $1,598 in 2018, $1,737 in 2022 (inflation-adjusted).
  • Your bill per year = premium × (12 ÷ months it covers). Example: $925 for 6 months = $1,850 a year.
  • Difference = your yearly bill ÷ the 2022 average − 1. Example: $1,850 vs Tennessee's typical ZIP $1,677 = +10%.

Sources: Treasury FIO report · FIO ZIP data

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Your roadmap

  1. Look up your ZIP above, or your state in the table below.
  2. Check your coverage with the coverage calculator: dwelling coverage should match rebuild cost, not market value.
  3. Get 3+ quotes with the same dwelling limit, deductible and endorsements, so you compare like for like.
  4. Check complaint records before you switch: insurer complaint data or the NAIC Consumer Insurance Search.
  5. Remember flood is separate: standard homeowners policies don't cover flood (NFIP facts); in coastal states check the hurricane deductible.

Every state: typical ZIP code, 2022

Premium per policy for HO-3/HO-5 homeowners policies in the state's middle (median) ZIP code; the range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile ZIP; change = the typical ZIP's change from 2018 to 2022 after inflation. * Florida: limited data (see below).

StateTypical ZIPMost ZIPs fall in2018→22ZIPs
Alabama$1,857$1,670–$2,160+3%544
Alaska$1,283$1,151–$1,443-5%31
Arizona$1,172$927–$1,563+11%328
Arkansas$1,698$1,514–$1,961+3%374
California$1,617$1,081–$2,847+21%1,552
Colorado$2,538$1,442–$3,433+21%419
Connecticut$1,908$1,555–$3,441+0%263
Delaware$1,125$1,002–$1,404+8%57
District of Columbia$1,628$1,230–$3,137-1%20
Florida *$3,211$2,025–$10,023-12%560
Georgia$1,635$1,427–$2,046+5%630
Hawaii$2,136$1,480–$2,719+11%25
Idaho$1,235$1,010–$1,638+17%211
Illinois$1,563$1,367–$1,853+14%1,193
Indiana$1,465$1,277–$1,679+3%672
Iowa$1,602$1,427–$1,847+12%580
Kansas$2,289$1,971–$2,780+5%414
Kentucky$1,526$1,321–$1,833-1%466
Louisiana$2,438$1,769–$3,370+7%337
Maine$1,149$1,013–$1,698+5%396
Maryland$1,520$1,193–$2,185+9%423
Massachusetts$1,850$1,438–$3,426+3%500
Michigan$1,171$935–$1,532-0%913
Minnesota$1,858$1,493–$2,419+13%688
Mississippi$1,921$1,561–$2,410+4%333
Missouri$1,989$1,740–$2,392+10%701
Montana$1,823$1,437–$2,458+10%167
Nebraska$2,434$2,087–$2,926+14%288
Nevada$1,077$883–$1,547+7%138
New Hampshire$1,365$1,148–$1,781+3%238
New Jersey$1,598$1,304–$2,641+2%563
New Mexico$1,451$1,090–$2,385+4%201
New York$1,218$909–$3,074+4%1,536
North Carolina$1,319$1,058–$1,753+8%725
North Dakota$1,930$1,682–$2,250+8%88
Ohio$1,239$1,074–$1,444+4%1,032
Oklahoma$2,525$2,087–$3,203+4%423
Oregon$1,153$981–$1,424+14%342
Pennsylvania$1,015$859–$1,473+3%1,524
Rhode Island$2,001$1,738–$2,960+6%74
South Carolina$1,460$1,211–$2,257+1%367
South Dakota$1,794$1,540–$2,283+21%180
Tennessee$1,677$1,372–$2,078+1%552
Texas$2,249$1,710–$3,006+3%1,510
Utah$1,041$921–$1,373+18%248
Vermont$1,203$1,034–$1,709-2%247
Virginia$1,280$977–$1,863+9%748
Washington$1,304$1,115–$1,699+8%511
West Virginia$1,143$1,013–$1,323-4%456
Wisconsin$1,199$1,015–$1,458+7%722
Wyoming$1,667$1,250–$2,262+8%83

Source: FIO ZIP data · Census ZCTA file. Our roll-up; method below.

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Why it costs more in some places

Treasury's report links higher premiums to climate-related risk (ZIPs with the highest expected losses from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other perils paid more), plus inflation in rebuilding costs and reinsurance prices. It found premiums rose fastest in the central and western U.S., and that nonrenewal rates were higher in the riskiest ZIP codes.

Source: Treasury FIO report · Treasury release

How we built the state figures

  • Treasury released 2018–2022 averages for 25,593 ZIP codes (only ZIPs with at least 10 reporting insurers and 50 policies). It doesn't publish how many policies each ZIP has, so we can't compute an exact state average.
  • We put each ZIP in the state that holds most of its land (Census 2020 ZIP-to-county file) and show the median ZIP: half the state's published ZIPs were higher, half lower. The range is the 10th to 90th percentile ZIP. Change = the typical ZIP's 2018-to-2022 change.
  • Treasury's national figures ($1,598 → $1,737) are its own policy-weighted averages from the full data set and won't match a median of ZIPs.
  • Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation; the report says “All nominal dollar value metrics were adjusted for inflation, and values are reported in real terms.”

Limits of this data

  • It stops at 2022. Treasury's data call didn't include 2023 or 2024, and premiums have moved since.
  • It covers about 80% of HO-3/HO-5 premiums nationwide (over 50% in every state but Florida). It leaves out state FAIR/residual plans, excess & surplus lines, condo/renters policies, flood and reinsurance.
  • Florida: Limited data: Treasury says its data call covered relatively little of Florida's market (local insurers and Citizens are largely missing), so Florida's figures are not representative.
  • Single-ZIP figures: Treasury warns, “The Supporting Underlying Metrics include certain data anomalies which may be of more limited materiality for purposes of aggregate analyses but which may be significant for results at the individual ZIP Code level.”
  • We don't sell insurance or give quotes, and no insurer pays to appear here.

Treasury disclaimer: “The U.S. government (including Treasury) makes no warranty as to the quality, accuracy, correctness, completeness, or usefulness of the Supporting Underlying Metrics and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in this information and materials.”

Not a quote and not advice. Averages for comparison only. Your price depends on your home, rebuild cost, roof, deductible, claims history and insurer.

Sources & as-of dates

FAQ

How much is homeowners insurance on average?

About $1,737 a year per policy in 2022 (about $145 a month) for standard HO-3/HO-5 policies, per the U.S. Treasury's Federal Insurance Office. That was 8.7% more than in 2018 after inflation.

Which states have the most expensive homeowners insurance?

In Treasury's 2022 ZIP-level data, the typical ZIP code cost most in Colorado ($2,538), Oklahoma ($2,525), Louisiana ($2,438). Florida's data is too limited to rank.

Which states have the cheapest homeowners insurance?

In the typical ZIP code: Pennsylvania ($1,015), Utah ($1,041), Nevada ($1,077) (2022, Treasury data).

How much is homeowners insurance in Tennessee?

Tennessee's typical ZIP code averaged $1,677 a year per policy in 2022; most Tennessee ZIPs ran $1,372 to $2,078 (Treasury data).

Can I see homeowners insurance cost by ZIP code?

Yes. Treasury released 2018–2022 averages for 25,593 ZIP codes that had at least 10 insurers and 50 policies. Type your ZIP in the lookup on this page; it runs on your phone.

Is the average what I will pay?

No. It's an average across every home, coverage amount and deductible, and it's from 2022. Use it as a yardstick and compare quotes for the same coverage.

Facts, not insurance advice. We don't sell insurance or provide quotes; confirm coverage and requirements with the insurer, an agent or your state insurance department.