ZIP 72079 · Jefferson County

Jefferson, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72079, Jefferson, Arkansas averages $1,607/yr.

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. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. ZIP-code 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.

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
40/100
72079 - Jefferson, AR

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,607/yr
Avg premium, 46th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
67.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72079's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,607 Around the middle lower than 46% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
Near-median premium
-0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
155.8%
Above-median loss ratio
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.

FEMA NRI places Jefferson County in the upper risk band at 85.2 (Relatively Moderate): national 85th percentile, #10/75 inside Arkansas, and 53% above the 55.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 93.7 · Community Resilience 67.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 72079, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72079 via FIPS 05069. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.2
Relatively Moderate · 85th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $11,066,476

Social Vulnerability Index 93.7 · Community Resilience 67.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Arkansas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Arkansas for ZIP 72079

ZIP 72079's county NRI is 85.2 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Arkansas containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,607/yr here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72079?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 72079 (Jefferson) is 85.2 - #10/75 in Arkansas, 85th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 72079

This ZIP's premiums run at the 54th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.