ZIP 71720 · Ouachita County

Bearden, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71720, Bearden, Arkansas.

102.8%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 373
Arkansas rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Bearden, AR (ZIP 71720) averages $1,518/yr for homeowners insurance, 14% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally.

$1,518
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,518/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
102.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.61%
Avg severity: $18,122
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-20.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71720 (Bearden, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71720 (Bearden, AR) runs $1,518 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 14% below that mark and lands in the 48th national percentile. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #331 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Houston (ZIP 72070) at $1,518, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 71720 is 102.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,122. Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 71720 at expiration, a drop of 20.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71720 premiums risen 1.9%, spanning $1,491 to $1,557 (five-year average: $1,515), an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 71720 Compares

vs National Average
$1,518 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,518 vs $1,736
13% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71720, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,518
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,491 -
2019 $1,501 +0.7%
2020 $1,509 +0.5%
2021 $1,557 +3.2%
2022 $1,518 -2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,491 - $1,557
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71720

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

  • Compare ZIP 71720 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 71720?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #331 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71720 (Bearden, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,518 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bearden, AR?
Insurers in ZIP 71720 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 102.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 8.61% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71720 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71720 lands in the 48th percentile: its $1,518/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71720?
ZIP 71720 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.66% in Arkansas, a drop of 20.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71720 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71720 runs $1,491-$1,557 (5-year average $1,515). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 71720 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71720 runs 13% below the Arkansas state average ($1,736/yr vs this ZIP's $1,518/yr), ranking #331 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.