ZIP 72153 · Van Buren County

Shirley, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72153, Shirley, Arkansas averages $1,648/yr.

119.5%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#232 of 373
Arkansas rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72153 (Shirley, AR) is #11,016 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #9,812 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,648
Avg premium (2022)
#11,016
of 25,593 on premium
#9,812
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
57th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
72153 - Shirley, 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
$1,648/yr
Avg premium, 43rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
50.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
10.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72153's premium sits nationally

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

$1,648 Around the middle lower than 43% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 72153. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Arkansas, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 72153; crosshairs: Arkansas averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1275.2$1740.6$2206.0$2671.4$3136.80.2%0.7%1.2%1.7%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71937 · Cove $1,360/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 71960 · Norman $1,425/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 72579 · Sulphur Rock $1,481/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71726 · Chidester $1,502/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 72566 · Pineville $1,513/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72040 · Des Arc $1,522/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 72454 · Piggott $1,534/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72943 · Magazine $1,550/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 72366 · Marvell $1,562/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 72417 · Brookland $1,575/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 72126 · Perryville $1,582/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 71822 · Ashdown $1,589/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 71857 · Prescott $1,597/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 72444 · Maynard $1,611/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 72419 · Caraway $1,619/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 72685 · Western Grove $1,628/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 72024 · Carlisle $1,643/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 72153 · Shirley (this ZIP) $1,648/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 72121 · Pangburn $1,653/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 72032 · Conway $1,662/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 72727 · Elkins $1,670/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 72432 · Harrisburg $1,679/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 72801 · Russellville $1,684/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 72354 · Lepanto $1,692/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 72542 · Hardy $1,698/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 72941 · Lavaca $1,708/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 72365 · Marked Tree $1,718/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 72058 · Greenbrier $1,725/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71866 · Winthrop $1,735/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 72067 · Higden $1,744/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 72117 · North Little Rock $1,753/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 72076 · Jacksonville $1,761/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 72173 · Vilonia $1,771/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72087 · Lonsdale $1,788/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 72358 · Luxora $1,793/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 72802 · Russellville $1,802/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 72761 · Siloam Springs $1,820/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 72103 · Mabelvale $1,825/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 72160 · Stuttgart $1,843/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 72959 · Winslow $1,855/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 72952 · Rudy $1,872/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 72921 · Alma $1,893/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 72769 · Summers $1,914/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 72364 · Marion $1,940/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 72762 · Springdale $1,972/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 72530 · Drasco $2,038/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72142 · Scott $2,130/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 72631 · Eureka Springs $2,230/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 72703 · Fayetteville $2,352/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 72223 · Little Rock $3,052/yr · 0.39%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,648/yr
Near-median premium
-8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.44%
Avg severity: $44,404
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+301.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72153 (Shirley, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72153 (Shirley, AR) pay an average of $1,648 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #232 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Desha (ZIP 72527) at $1,647, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 119.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 72153. About 4.44% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $44,404. Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 72153 at expiration, a rise of 301.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72153 have fallen by 8.0%, ranging from $1,648 to $1,790 with a five-year average of $1,720, an annualized rate of -2.0% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Van Buren County: score 50.6, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 51st; in-state rank #44/75; 9% below Arkansas's 55.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 93.1 · Community Resilience 10.2.

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 72153 Compares

vs National Average
$1,648 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,648 vs $1,736
5% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72153, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,648
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72153.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,790 -
2019 $1,776 -0.8%
2020 $1,712 -3.6%
2021 $1,673 -2.3%
2022 $1,648 -1.5%

Cost relief window in ZIP 72153, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,720
Premium Range
$1,648 - $1,790
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Van Buren County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72153 via FIPS 05141. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
50.6
Relatively Low · 51st national percentile
In-state county rank
#44
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,730,522

Social Vulnerability Index 93.1 · Community Resilience 10.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 72153: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Arkansas. County hazard context (Van Buren, NRI 50.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,648/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.01% 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 72153?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #232 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72153 (Shirley, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,648 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shirley, AR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 72153: a claims frequency of 4.44% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, against a loss ratio above 100% (119.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72153 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72153 premiums of $1,648/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72153?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72153 is 1.01%, a rise of 301.2% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72153 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72153 runs $1,648-$1,790 (5-year average $1,720). The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 72153 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72153 averages $1,648/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #232 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72153?
County NRI 50.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 72153 via Van Buren County FIPS 05141. In-state rank #44 of 75; national percentile 51st; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 72153

This ZIP's premiums run at the 57th 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.