ZIP 72846 · Johnson County

Lamar, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72846, Lamar, Arkansas.

39.9%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#135 of 373
Arkansas rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lamar, AR (ZIP 72846) runs $1,755/yr on average: the 64th percentile nationally and 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,755
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,755/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.44%
Avg severity: $8,294
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-43.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72846 (Lamar, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72846 (Lamar, AR) pay an average of $1,755 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 72846 in the 64th percentile, 1% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Arkansas statewide average is $1,736 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #135 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Canehill (ZIP 72717) at $1,757, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 72846 shows a 39.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.44%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,294. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.66%, a drop of 43.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72846 have risen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,695 to $1,755 with a five-year average of $1,721, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 72846 Compares

vs National Average
$1,755 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,755 vs $1,736
1% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72846, 2018–2022

$1,680$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760 20182019202020212022 $1,755
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72846.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,718 -
2019 $1,709 -0.5%
2020 $1,725 +0.9%
2021 $1,695 -1.7%
2022 $1,755 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,721
Premium Range
$1,695 - $1,755
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72846

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 72846?
ZIP 72846 (Lamar, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,755 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #135 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lamar, AR?
In ZIP 72846, insurers report a 39.9% loss ratio, a 8.44% claims frequency, and a 0.66% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72846 compared to the national average?
At $1,755/yr, ZIP 72846 runs 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72846?
Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 72846 in Arkansas, a drop of 43.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72846 over 5 years?
ZIP 72846 premiums spanned $1,695 to $1,755 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,721. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 72846 compare to the Arkansas state average?
ZIP 72846 has an average premium of $1,755/yr compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #135 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.