ZIP 71742 · Dallas County

Fordyce, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71742, Fordyce, Arkansas.

53.3%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#320 of 373
Arkansas rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Fordyce, AR (ZIP 71742) averages $1,541/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally.

$1,541
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+16.0%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,541/yr
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.51%
Avg severity: $9,637
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
+80.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71742 (Fordyce, AR)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71742 (Fordyce, AR) runs $1,541 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #320 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Story (ZIP 71970) at $1,541, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 53.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71742. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,637. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.93% in this ZIP, a rise of 80.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71742 premiums risen 16.0%, spanning $1,328 to $1,541 (five-year average: $1,423), an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 71742 Compares

vs National Average
$1,541 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,541 vs $1,736
11% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71742, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,541
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71742.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,328 -
2019 $1,353 +1.9%
2020 $1,411 +4.3%
2021 $1,483 +5.1%
2022 $1,541 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,423
Premium Range
$1,328 - $1,541
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71742

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 71742?
At the 49th percentile nationally, #320 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 71742 (Fordyce, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,541 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fordyce, AR?
In ZIP 71742, insurers report a 53.3% loss ratio, a 8.51% claims frequency, and a 0.93% nonrenewal rate, the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71742 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71742 lands in the 49th percentile: its $1,541/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71742?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71742 is 0.93%, a rise of 80.5% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71742 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71742 have ranged from $1,328 to $1,541, with a 5-year average of $1,423. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 71742 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71742 runs 11% below the Arkansas state average ($1,736/yr vs this ZIP's $1,541/yr), ranking #320 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.