ZIP 71639 · Desha County

Dumas, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71639, Dumas, Arkansas.

45.9%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#226 of 373
Arkansas rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Dumas, AR (ZIP 71639) runs $1,661/yr on average: the 58th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,661
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,661/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.34%
Avg severity: $8,158
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
+16.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71639 (Dumas, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71639 (Dumas, AR) runs $1,661 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 58th national percentile. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #226 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Lexa (ZIP 72355) at $1,661, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 9.34% of policies in ZIP 71639 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,158. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.29% in this ZIP, a rise of 16.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $1,620 to $1,670 with a 5-year average of $1,643, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 71639 Compares

vs National Average
$1,661 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,661 vs $1,736
4% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71639, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680 20182019202020212022 $1,661
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71639.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,620 -
2019 $1,624 +0.3%
2020 $1,670 +2.8%
2021 $1,639 -1.8%
2022 $1,661 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,643
Premium Range
$1,620 - $1,670
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71639

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 71639 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 71639?
At the 58th percentile nationally, #226 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71639 (Dumas, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,661 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dumas, AR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71639: a claims frequency of 9.34%, a loss ratio of 45.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.29%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71639 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71639 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,661/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71639?
Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 71639 in Arkansas, a rise of 16.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71639 over 5 years?
ZIP 71639 premiums spanned $1,620 to $1,670 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,643. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 71639 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71639 runs 4% below the Arkansas state average ($1,736/yr vs this ZIP's $1,661/yr), ranking #226 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.

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.