ZIP 72701 · Washington County

Fayetteville, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72701, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

53.1%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 373
Arkansas rank
121
Policies

The verdict

Fayetteville, AR (ZIP 72701) averages $2,183/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.

$2,183
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,183/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.59%
Avg severity: $15,274
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-4.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR) pay an average of $2,183 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 121 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 72701 in the 81st percentile, 23% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 26% above, ranking #17 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Garfield (ZIP 72732) at $2,173, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 53.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72701. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,274. Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 72701 at expiration, a drop of 4.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72701 premiums risen 7.0%, spanning $2,039 to $2,183 (five-year average: $2,094), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 72701 Compares

vs National Average
$2,183 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$2,183 vs $1,736
26% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72701, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,183
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,039 -
2019 $2,061 +1.1%
2020 $2,073 +0.6%
2021 $2,116 +2.1%
2022 $2,183 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,094
Premium Range
$2,039 - $2,183
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72701

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 72701?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 72701 (Fayetteville, AR): $2,183/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #17 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fayetteville, AR?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 72701: a claims frequency of 7.59%, a loss ratio of 53.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72701 premiums of $2,183/yr are 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72701?
ZIP 72701 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.65% in Arkansas, a drop of 4.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72701 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72701 runs $2,039-$2,183 (5-year average $2,094). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 72701 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72701 has an average premium of $2,183/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 26% above the state average, ranking #17 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.

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