ZIP 72821 · Franklin County

Altus, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72821, Altus, Arkansas.

30.8%
Loss ratio
1.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#339 of 373
Arkansas rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72821 (Altus, AR) homeowners insurance averages $1,510/yr, 47th percentile nationally, 15% below the U.S. norm.

$1,510
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,510/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.90%
Avg severity: $6,739
Nonrenewal Rate
1.48%
+152.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72821 (Altus, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 72821 (Altus, AR) at $1,510 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 15% below that mark and lands in the 47th national percentile. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #339 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Rison (ZIP 71665) at $1,510, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 72821 shows a 30.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,739. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.48%, a rise of 152.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 72821 costs have risen 4.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,440 to a high of $1,556, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 72821 Compares

vs National Average
$1,510 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,510 vs $1,736
13% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72821, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,510
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72821.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,440 -
2019 $1,556 +8.1%
2020 $1,464 -5.9%
2021 $1,445 -1.3%
2022 $1,510 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,483
Premium Range
$1,440 - $1,556
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72821

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 72821?
ZIP 72821 (Altus, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,510 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #339 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Altus, AR?
In ZIP 72821, insurers report a 30.8% loss ratio, a 6.90% claims frequency, and a 1.48% nonrenewal rate, the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72821 compared to the national average?
At $1,510/yr, ZIP 72821 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72821?
Insurers decline to renew 1.48% of policies in ZIP 72821 in Arkansas, a rise of 152.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72821 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 72821 have ranged from $1,440 to $1,556, with a 5-year average of $1,483. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 72821 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72821 runs 13% below the Arkansas state average ($1,736/yr vs this ZIP's $1,510/yr), ranking #339 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.