ZIP 72079 · Jefferson County

Jefferson, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72079, Jefferson, Arkansas.

155.8%
Loss ratio
#268 of 373
Arkansas rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Jefferson, AR (ZIP 72079) averages $1,607/yr for homeowners insurance, 10% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
-0.6%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
155.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.35%
Avg severity: $57,569
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72079 (Jefferson, AR)

ZIP 72079 (Jefferson, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,607 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #268 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Damascus (ZIP 72039) at $1,611, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 72079 shows a 155.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $57,569.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72079 have fallen by 0.6%, ranging from $1,607 to $1,740 with a five-year average of $1,669, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 72079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,607 vs $1,736
7% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72079, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,617 -
2019 $1,712 +5.8%
2020 $1,740 +1.7%
2021 $1,667 -4.2%
2022 $1,607 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,669
Premium Range
$1,607 - $1,740
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72079

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

  • Compare ZIP 72079 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Arkansas overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 72079?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 72079 (Jefferson, AR) averages $1,607 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #268 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas. Premiums have changed -0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jefferson, AR?
ZIP 72079 is running a loss ratio above 100% (155.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.35% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72079 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72079 premiums of $1,607/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72079?
ZIP 72079 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72079 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72079 runs $1,607-$1,740 (5-year average $1,669). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 72079 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72079 has an average premium of $1,607/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #268 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.