ZIP 71838 Insurance Data

Fulton, Arkansas · Hempstead County · 3 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,220/yr
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.01%
Avg severity: $12,793
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-18.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71838 (Fulton, AR)

ZIP 71838 (Fulton, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,220 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 25% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 82th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 28% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 71838 is 17.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,793. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 71838 have risen by 11.0%, ranging from $2,000 to $2,220 with a five-year average of $2,111 — an annualized rate of +2.6% per year. 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 71838 Compares

vs National Average
$2,220 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$2,220 vs $1,736
28% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,000
2019 $2,123 +6.2%
2020 $2,028 -4.5%
2021 $2,186 +7.8%
2022 $2,220 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,111
Premium Range
$2,000 - $2,220
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 71838?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71838 (Fulton, AR) is $2,220 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fulton, AR?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.01% in this ZIP), loss ratio (17.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.75%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71838 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71838 premiums of $2,220/yr are 25% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 82th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71838?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71838 is 0.75%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -18.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71838 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71838 have ranged from $2,000 to $2,220, with a 5-year average of $2,111. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 71838 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71838 has an average premium of $2,220/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 28% above the state average.

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