Car Insurance in Phoenix, Arizona
Estimated full coverage in Phoenix runs about $1,815 a year ($151/month) — ▲ +9% versus the Arizona average, ranking 3rd most expensive of the 14 Arizona cities we cover.
Why car insurance in Phoenix costs more than the Arizona average
Insurers price by territory, and Phoenix's numbers explain most of the gap. With 1,673,164 residents on 518.3 square miles, the city's density (3,228 people per square mile) is 4.4 times the density where the typical Arizona resident lives (741). The average commute is 25.6 minutes (Arizona: 25.4), and 64% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.09× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.10× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Maricopa County is included.
| Factor | Phoenix | Arizona ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 3,228 / sq mi | 741 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.4 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 5.8% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 64.2% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 1.9% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 19.0% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 6.6% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 81.8 | 78.4 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Car insurance cost by ZIP code in Phoenix
Rates can change from one ZIP code to the next. Across 45 Phoenix ZIP codes, our full-coverage estimate ranges from $1,610 in 85034 to $1,965 in 85031. Denser, longer-commute neighborhoods estimate higher. Click a column to sort.
| ZIP | Population | Density / sq mi | Commute | No car | Est. full / yr | vs. city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85032 | 70,839 | 5,730 | 23.6 min | 5.4% | $1,840 | +1% |
| 85041 | 63,862 | 3,994 | 26.4 min | 5.4% | $1,850 | +2% |
| 85008 | 59,716 | 5,840 | 22.7 min | 7.3% | $1,830 | +1% |
| 85033 | 57,591 | 9,413 | 28.6 min | 7.7% | $1,960 | +8% |
| 85037 | 54,608 | 6,678 | 26.3 min | 4.2% | $1,895 | +4% |
| 85022 | 53,811 | 5,724 | 25.2 min | 4.2% | $1,865 | +3% |
| 85035 | 53,424 | 9,547 | 27.3 min | 6.1% | $1,945 | +7% |
| 85009 | 52,064 | 3,554 | 26.3 min | 9.7% | $1,835 | +1% |
| 85029 | 49,683 | 5,310 | 27.4 min | 7.9% | $1,890 | +4% |
| 85353 | 49,120 | 2,278 | 28.6 min | 3.9% | $1,830 | +1% |
| 85017 | 46,129 | 8,765 | 25.9 min | 14.0% | $1,915 | +6% |
| 85042 | 45,903 | 2,361 | 25.0 min | 5.5% | $1,780 | −2% |
| 85051 | 45,768 | 7,201 | 26.8 min | 9.5% | $1,910 | +5% |
| 85254 | 45,558 | 3,321 | 22.4 min | 3.5% | $1,770 | −2% |
| 85086 | 43,270 | 705 | 29.0 min | 2.3% | $1,730 | −5% |
| 85015 | 41,490 | 8,459 | 26.4 min | 15.6% | $1,920 | +6% |
| 85043 | 41,331 | 2,035 | 29.2 min | 3.7% | $1,825 | +1% |
| 85021 | 39,828 | 5,736 | 28.4 min | 12.6% | $1,910 | +5% |
| 85027 | 39,487 | 3,366 | 25.6 min | 5.7% | $1,820 | 0% |
| 85044 | 39,347 | 2,385 | 23.6 min | 3.3% | $1,760 | −3% |
| 85018 | 37,297 | 2,473 | 21.7 min | 9.3% | $1,735 | −4% |
| 85016 | 37,074 | 4,523 | 22.0 min | 6.2% | $1,795 | −1% |
| 85023 | 35,034 | 4,726 | 28.3 min | 7.5% | $1,890 | +4% |
| 85020 | 34,916 | 3,976 | 21.5 min | 9.7% | $1,775 | −2% |
| 85048 | 34,664 | 3,425 | 22.8 min | 1.5% | $1,780 | −2% |
| 85040 | 34,117 | 3,375 | 26.5 min | 11.5% | $1,835 | +1% |
| 85050 | 33,118 | 2,223 | 23.4 min | 2.2% | $1,750 | −4% |
| 85085 | 31,458 | 825 | 26.1 min | 2.1% | $1,705 | −6% |
| 85031 | 31,191 | 7,679 | 30.2 min | 4.1% | $1,965 | +8% |
| 85053 | 29,773 | 5,762 | 30.2 min | 5.7% | $1,940 | +7% |
| 85019 | 27,429 | 7,352 | 28.1 min | 9.4% | $1,930 | +6% |
| 85024 | 26,199 | 2,235 | 23.3 min | 2.5% | $1,750 | −4% |
| 85014 | 25,911 | 6,414 | 22.7 min | 8.2% | $1,835 | +1% |
| 85013 | 22,490 | 6,103 | 22.7 min | 12.2% | $1,830 | +1% |
| 85006 | 21,905 | 5,522 | 22.5 min | 12.6% | $1,820 | 0% |
| 85083 | 21,022 | 1,055 | 30.7 min | 1.1% | $1,790 | −1% |
| 85310 | 19,964 | 2,176 | 26.8 min | 1.8% | $1,800 | −1% |
| 85028 | 18,752 | 2,737 | 25.0 min | 2.4% | $1,795 | −1% |
| 85007 | 13,575 | 2,949 | 22.9 min | 14.3% | $1,770 | −2% |
| 85004 | 12,408 | 6,047 | 21.7 min | 13.6% | $1,815 | 0% |
| 85003 | 10,875 | 5,847 | 20.6 min | 19.5% | $1,795 | −1% |
| 85054 | 10,346 | 1,208 | 20.4 min | 3.7% | $1,655 | −9% |
| 85012 | 8,704 | 3,862 | 21.7 min | 8.5% | $1,775 | −2% |
| 85045 | 7,600 | 1,913 | 28.8 min | 1.2% | $1,815 | 0% |
| 85034 | 4,854 | 420 | 23.3 min | 15.5% | $1,610 | −11% |
Minimum car insurance in Phoenix
Phoenix drivers follow Arizona's rules: at least 25/50/15 liability coverage. Arizona is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Phoenix at $720 a year, and $1,040 for 100/300/100 limits.
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | What it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | Yes | $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident | Injuries you cause to other people |
| Property damage liability | Yes | $15,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | — Arizona does not require personal injury protection. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | No | — Insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage in writing; it is optional, and if bought the minimum is 25/50. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | No | — Insurers must offer underinsured motorist coverage in writing; it is optional, and if bought the minimum is 25/50. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical payments coverage is optional. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
Minimums were raised from 15/30/10.
Risk factors that shape Phoenix premiums
Accidents
Arizona recorded 1,229 traffic deaths, or 1.74 per 100 million vehicle miles (U.S.: 1.19), in the latest full year of federal crash data. Local crash frequency is folded into our density and commute factors.
Vehicle theft
Arizona's vehicle theft rate is 184 per 100,000 residents (U.S.: 197). The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Maricopa County as very high for hail, very high for inland flooding and very high for strong wind, and very low for hurricanes.
Traffic & commuting
5.8% of Phoenix commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.82 vehicles per household. 19.0% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 99.5 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 84.0 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | 26.6 | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 99.9 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | — | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 99.1 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 38.7 | Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home) |
Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).
Estimated car insurance in Phoenix by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Phoenix model (about $1,670 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $4,995, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $3,360.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,975 | $2,860 | $4,995 | $416 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,150 | $1,665 | $2,905 | $242 |
| Adult in their 30s | $720 | $1,040 | $1,815 | $151 |
| Adult in their 50s | $660 | $955 | $1,670 | $139 |
| Senior (72) | $805 | $1,165 | $2,035 | $170 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,040 | $1,510 | $2,635 | $220 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,330 | $1,925 | $3,360 | $280 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Phoenix
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $720 | $60 | $590–$845 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $1,040 | $87 | $855–$1,230 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,815 | $151 | $1,490–$2,145 |
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Cheap car insurance in Phoenix: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Phoenix's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $105 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $125 | You're among the 19.0% of Phoenix workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $425 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $775 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $400 | Everyone — violations typically affect rates for three to five years. |
Also ask about bundling, good-student, paid-in-full and defensive-driving discounts, and re-shop at every renewal — the same driver can be priced very differently by different insurers. We don't recommend specific companies. Common car insurance discounts.
Comparing car insurance quotes in Phoenix
- Use identical limits and deductibles on every quote — e.g. 100/300/100 liability with $1,000 deductibles — or prices aren't comparable.
- Get quotes from different channels: captive agents, independent agents who quote several insurers, and direct online insurers. There are 400 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Phoenix, our estimates differ by up to $355 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Phoenix, AZ
We found 400 insurance offices within about 17 miles of central Phoenix, from open map data. Hover over a listing to show it on the map, click it to open the address in Google Maps, or tap it on a phone to start navigation. We don't sell insurance, rate these offices or receive anything from them.
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Chris Kennedy - Farmers Insurance
8433 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85021 -
Richard Tovar - American Family Insurance
2333 W Northern Ave, Ste 5, Phoenix, AZ 85021 -
Karen Sue Oleson - Farmers Insurance
11225 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029 -
Saybe Portillo - Allstate
11024 N 28th Dr, Ste 240, Phoenix, AZ 85029 -
Chad Kohl - State Farm
6868 N 7th Avenue, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85013 -
John Abercrombie - State Farm
7207 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020 -
Paul Martin - Farmers Insurance
12440 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029 -
Freeway Insurance
2301 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 -
Freeway Insurance
10625 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 -
Linda Ann Sovola - Farmers Insurance
13240 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85022 -
Todd M Pearsall And Associates, LLC
1555 E Orangewood Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 -
Raymond Tolbert - Farmers Insurance
1825 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020 -
KB Canyon State Insurance
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Paul A Pina - Farmers Insurance
7227 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020 -
Andra Jeffress - State Farm
1704 W Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015 -
Clark Sanchez - State Farm
1555 E Glendale Av, Phoenix, AZ 85020 -
Lorenzo Ramirez - Farmers Insurance
4215 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 -
Acceptance Auto Insurance
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Jamison Storoschuck - State Farm
14435 N 7th Street, Ste 300-C, Phoenix, AZ 85022 -
Freeway Insurance
3425 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053 -
John Laurie Agency Inc
12601 N Cave Creek Rd, Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ 85022 -
Daniel Starr - American Family Insurance
727 E Bethany Home Rd, Ste D228, Phoenix, AZ 85014 -
Jay Myles - State Farm
7802 N 43rd Avenue, Suite 9, Glendale, AZ 85301 -
Local Life Insurance Specialist: Meet RICHARD ERICKSON
15440 N 7th St, Ste 8, Phoenix, AZ 85022 -
State Farm
3430 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017 -
Michael Spirtos - Farmers Insurance
2990 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Tim G Fraenkel - Farmers Insurance
5835 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 -
Jackson K Dering - Farmers Insurance
14040 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 -
Stan W Strege - Allstate
10221 N 32nd St, Ste C, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Freeway Insurance
2211 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015 -
Dondrell Swanson - State Farm
5350 N 16th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016 -
Chris Chester - State Farm
3040 E Cactus Rd, Ste 3, Phoenix, AZ 85032 -
Freeway Insurance
3105 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Freeway Insurance
4815 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 -
Matsock & Associates
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David Vasquez - Allstate
4151 W Bethany Home Rd, Ste A, Phoenix, AZ 85019 -
Sandra Cavoto - Farmers Insurance
3420 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Caleb Kerns Agency LLC
3509 E Shea Blvd, Ste 109, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Brad Prince - Farmers Insurance
3509 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028 -
Adam B Rosenthal - Farmers Insurance
12251 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Phoenix
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,375 | −24% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,365 | −25% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,885 | +4% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,330 | −27% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $2,070 | +14% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,945 | +7% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,555 | −14% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,540 | −15% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,380 | −24% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,695 | −7% |
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Car insurance in nearby Arizona cities
- Glendale $1,870/yr · 6 mi
- Peoria $1,755/yr · 8 mi
- Scottsdale $1,670/yr · 11 mi
- Tempe $1,775/yr · 16 mi
- Goodyear $1,720/yr · 18 mi
- Surprise $1,815/yr · 22 mi
- Chandler $1,815/yr · 24 mi
- Mesa $1,815/yr · 25 mi
- Gilbert $1,850/yr · 27 mi
- Buckeye $1,700/yr · 33 mi
- Flagstaff $1,550/yr · 115 mi
- Tucson $1,710/yr · 121 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Phoenix, AZ?
We estimate full coverage in Phoenix at about $1,815 a year ($151 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $720 for Arizona's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Phoenix more expensive than the Arizona average?
Our Phoenix estimate is 9% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 3,228 people per square mile (the typical Arizona resident lives at about 741) and an average commute of 25.6 minutes versus 25.4 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Phoenix?
Drivers in Phoenix follow Arizona law: at least 25/50/15 liability coverage.
Which ZIP code in Phoenix has the cheapest car insurance?
Among Phoenix's 45 ZIP codes, 85034 has the lowest estimate (about $1,610 a year for full coverage) and 85031 the highest (about $1,965), mainly because of differences in density and commute times.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Phoenix?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $4,995 a year in Phoenix by our estimate ($1,975 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Phoenix?
Yes. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County for hail (very high) and inland (river) flooding (very high) risk. Weather mainly affects the comprehensive part of a policy, which pays for hail, flood and wind damage.
Are there car insurance agents near me in Phoenix?
We list 400 insurance offices in and around Phoenix, with addresses, phone numbers where published, and directions. We don't sell insurance or rank these offices.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
- Arizona Revised Statutes 28-4009 (liability policy limits)
- Arizona Revised Statutes 20-259.01 (UM/UIM offer)
- Arizona DIFI: Automobile insurance minimum coverage
- ADOT MVD: How long am I required to have an SR22?
- Arizona DIFI: File a Complaint
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (Phoenix and ZIP code tabulation areas)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer files
- FEMA National Risk Index (county hazard ratings)
- Insurance office locations: OpenStreetMap contributors and All The Places