ZIP 72342 · Phillips County

Helena, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72342, Helena, Arkansas.

60.7%
Loss ratio
3.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#36 of 373
Arkansas rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Helena, AR (ZIP 72342) runs $1,988/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,988
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,988/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.65%
Avg severity: $8,237
Nonrenewal Rate
3.08%
+81.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72342 (Helena, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 72342 (Helena, AR) at $1,988 per year for 2022 across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (above), ranking #36 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park (ZIP 71901) at $1,988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 60.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72342. About 14.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,237. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 3.08% in this ZIP, a rise of 81.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 72342 costs have fallen 0.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,952 to a high of $2,019, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 72342 Compares

vs National Average
$1,988 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,988 vs $1,736
15% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72342, 2018–2022

$1,940$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020$2,040 20182019202020212022 $1,988
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72342.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,993 -
2019 $1,952 -2.1%
2020 $2,019 +3.5%
2021 $1,954 -3.2%
2022 $1,988 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,981
Premium Range
$1,952 - $2,019
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72342

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

  • Compare ZIP 72342 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 72342?
ZIP 72342 (Helena, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,988 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #36 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Helena, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 72342: claims frequency (14.65%), loss ratio (60.7%), and nonrenewal rate (3.08%), together placing this ZIP at the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72342 compared to the national average?
At $1,988/yr, ZIP 72342 runs 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72342?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72342 is 3.08%, a rise of 81.5% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72342 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72342 have ranged from $1,952 to $2,019, with a 5-year average of $1,981. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 72342 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72342 runs 15% above the Arkansas state average ($1,736/yr vs this ZIP's $1,988/yr), ranking #36 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.