ZIP 72461 · Clay County

Rector, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72461, Rector, Arkansas.

30.3%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#287 of 373
Arkansas rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Rector, AR (ZIP 72461) runs $1,584/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,584
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,584/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.45%
Avg severity: $8,792
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
+328.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72461 (Rector, AR)

ZIP 72461 (Rector, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,584 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72461 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #287 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Salem (ZIP 72576) at $1,584, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 72461 is 30.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.45% of policies in ZIP 72461 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,792. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.30% in this ZIP, a rise of 328.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72461 have fallen by 2.8%, ranging from $1,526 to $1,630 with a five-year average of $1,582, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 72461 Compares

vs National Average
$1,584 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,584 vs $1,736
9% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72461, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,584
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72461.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,630 -
2019 $1,588 -2.6%
2020 $1,579 -0.6%
2021 $1,526 -3.4%
2022 $1,584 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,582
Premium Range
$1,526 - $1,630
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72461

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

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 72461?
ZIP 72461 (Rector, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,584 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #287 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rector, AR?
In ZIP 72461, insurers report a 30.3% loss ratio, a 5.45% claims frequency, and a 1.30% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72461 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72461 premiums of $1,584/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72461?
Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 72461 in Arkansas, a rise of 328.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72461 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72461 runs $1,526-$1,630 (5-year average $1,582). The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 72461 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72461 has an average premium of $1,584/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #287 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.