ZIP 72579 · Independence County

Sulphur Rock, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72579, Sulphur Rock, Arkansas.

25.3%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#352 of 373
Arkansas rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sulphur Rock, AR (ZIP 72579) runs $1,481/yr on average: the 45th percentile nationally and 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,481
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
-4.1%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,481/yr
-4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.08%
Avg severity: $12,128
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR)

ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,481 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 17% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #352 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Waldron (ZIP 72958) at $1,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 72579 is 25.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.08% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,128. 0.44% of ZIP 72579 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.1% through 2022, ranging $1,481 to $1,600 with a 5-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of -1.0% 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 72579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,481 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,481 vs $1,736
15% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72579, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,544 -
2019 $1,600 +3.6%
2020 $1,518 -5.1%
2021 $1,489 -1.9%
2022 $1,481 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,481 - $1,600
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72579

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

  • Compare ZIP 72579 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 72579?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #352 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,481 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sulphur Rock, AR?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 72579: claims frequency (3.08%), loss ratio (25.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.44%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72579 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72579 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,481/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72579?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72579 is 0.44% in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72579 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72579 have ranged from $1,481 to $1,600, with a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 72579 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72579 has an average premium of $1,481/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #352 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.