ZIP 71968 · Garland County

Royal, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71968, Royal, Arkansas.

52.9%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 373
Arkansas rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Royal, AR (ZIP 71968) averages $1,937/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally.

$1,937
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,937/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.97%
Avg severity: $14,723
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+17.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) pay an average of $1,937 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 12% above that figure, ranking #49 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Crawfordsville (ZIP 72327) at $1,937, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71968 shows a 52.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,723. 1.00% of ZIP 71968 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 17.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.2% through 2022, ranging $1,823 to $1,937 with a 5-year average of $1,865, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 71968 Compares

vs National Average
$1,937 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,937 vs $1,736
12% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71968, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,937
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,859 -
2019 $1,846 -0.7%
2020 $1,823 -1.2%
2021 $1,862 +2.2%
2022 $1,937 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,865
Premium Range
$1,823 - $1,937
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71968

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

  • Put ZIP 71968 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arkansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 71968?
ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,937 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #49 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Royal, AR?
In ZIP 71968, insurers report a 52.9% loss ratio, a 6.97% claims frequency, and a 1.00% nonrenewal rate, the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71968 compared to the national average?
At $1,937/yr, ZIP 71968 runs 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71968?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71968 is 1.00%, a rise of 17.7% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71968 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71968 runs $1,823-$1,937 (5-year average $1,865). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 71968 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 71968 has an average premium of $1,937/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 12% above the state average, ranking #49 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.