ZIP 72538 · Fulton County

Gepp, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72538, Gepp, Arkansas averages $1,577/yr.

90.5%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#293 of 373
Arkansas rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72538 (Gepp, AR) is #12,291 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #7,214 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,577
Avg premium (2022)
#12,291
of 25,593 on premium
#7,214
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
52nd
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
36/100
72538 - Gepp, 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
$1,577/yr
Avg premium, 48th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
50.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
1.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72538's premium sits nationally

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

$1,577 Around the middle lower than 48% 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 72538. 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 72538; 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 72538 · Gepp (this ZIP) $1,577/yr · 1.23%
  • 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 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)
$1,577/yr
Near-median premium
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
90.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
18.52%
Avg severity: $7,711
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72538 (Gepp, AR)

ZIP 72538 (Gepp, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,577 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #293 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Clarkridge (ZIP 72623) at $1,578, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 72538 is 90.5%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. 18.52% of policies in ZIP 72538 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,711. 1.23% of ZIP 72538 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72538 have risen by 14.7%, ranging from $1,375 to $1,596 with a five-year average of $1,508, an annualized rate of +3.5% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Fulton County: score 50.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Ice Storm. National percentile 51st; in-state rank #43/75; 9% below Arkansas's 55.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 92.9 · Community Resilience 1.6.

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 72538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,577 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,577 vs $1,736
9% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72538, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,577
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,375 -
2019 $1,429 +3.9%
2020 $1,564 +9.4%
2021 $1,596 +2.1%
2022 $1,577 -1.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 72538, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,508
Premium Range
$1,375 - $1,596
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Fulton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72538 via FIPS 05049. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
50.7
Relatively Low · 51st national percentile
In-state county rank
#43
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Ice Storm
Expected annual loss $2,250,865

Social Vulnerability Index 92.9 · Community Resilience 1.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 72538

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 72538 in Fulton County (NRI 50.7, hazard Ice Storm), both outside Arkansas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,577/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.23% 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 72538?
ZIP 72538 (Gepp, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,577 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #293 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gepp, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 72538: claims frequency (18.52%), loss ratio (90.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.23%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72538 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72538 premiums of $1,577/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 72538?
Insurers decline to renew 1.23% of policies in ZIP 72538 in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72538 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72538 have ranged from $1,375 to $1,596, with a 5-year average of $1,508. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 72538 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72538 has an average premium of $1,577/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #293 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72538?
County NRI 50.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 72538 via Fulton County FIPS 05049. In-state rank #43 of 75; national percentile 51st; hazard Ice Storm.

What to do with ZIP 72538

This ZIP's premiums run at the 52nd 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.