ZIP 71730 · Union County
El Dorado, AR Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71730, El Dorado, Arkansas.
- 53.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.85%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #65 of 373
- Arkansas rank
- 27
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,880/yr, El Dorado, AR (ZIP 71730) sits in the 70th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% above the U.S. average.
- $1,880
- Avg premium (2022)
- +6%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.7%
- since 2018
- 70th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 71730 (El Dorado, AR)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71730 (El Dorado, AR) at $1,880 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #65 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Gravette (ZIP 72736) at $1,880, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 71730 is 53.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 9.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,118. 0.85% of ZIP 71730 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 18.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71730 costs have risen 2.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,830 to a high of $1,880, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 71730 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 71730, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,830 | - |
| 2019 | $1,844 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $1,838 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $1,849 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,880 | +1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 71730
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 71730 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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