ZIP 72837 · Pope County

Dover, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72837, Dover, Arkansas.

53.5%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#136 of 373
Arkansas rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Dover, AR (ZIP 72837) averages $1,753/yr for homeowners insurance, 1% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally.

$1,753
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,753/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.22%
Avg severity: $13,005
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+14.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72837 (Dover, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72837 (Dover, AR) pay an average of $1,753 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72837 comes in 1% below, the 63rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #136 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Bella Vista (ZIP 72714) at $1,753, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 72837 shows a 53.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 7.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,005. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.05% in this ZIP, a rise of 14.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 72837 costs have risen 8.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,623 to a high of $1,753, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 72837 Compares

vs National Average
$1,753 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,753 vs $1,736
1% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72837, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,753
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,623 -
2019 $1,659 +2.2%
2020 $1,675 +1.0%
2021 $1,671 -0.2%
2022 $1,753 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,676
Premium Range
$1,623 - $1,753
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72837

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

  • Compare ZIP 72837 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Arkansas's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 72837?
ZIP 72837 (Dover, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,753 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #136 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dover, AR?
In ZIP 72837, insurers report a 53.5% loss ratio, a 7.22% claims frequency, and a 1.05% nonrenewal rate, the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72837 compared to the national average?
ZIP 72837 premiums of $1,753/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72837?
ZIP 72837 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.05% in Arkansas, a rise of 14.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72837 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72837 runs $1,623-$1,753 (5-year average $1,676). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 72837 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72837 averages $1,753/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #136 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.