ZIP 72923 · Sebastian County

Barling, AR Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 72923, Barling, Arkansas averages $1,550/yr.

188.9%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#312 of 373
Arkansas rank
244
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) is #12,823 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,911 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,550
Avg premium (2022)
#12,823
of 25,593 on premium
#11,911
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
50th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
72923 - Barling, AR

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,550/yr
Avg premium, 50th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
38.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 72923's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,550 Lower than most lower than 50% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 72923. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Arkansas, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 72923; crosshairs: Arkansas averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1275.2$1740.6$2206.0$2671.4$3136.80.2%0.7%1.2%1.7%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71937 · Cove $1,360/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 71960 · Norman $1,425/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 72579 · Sulphur Rock $1,481/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71726 · Chidester $1,502/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 72566 · Pineville $1,513/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72040 · Des Arc $1,522/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 72454 · Piggott $1,534/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72943 · Magazine $1,550/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 72923 · Barling (this ZIP) $1,550/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 72366 · Marvell $1,562/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 72417 · Brookland $1,575/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 72126 · Perryville $1,582/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 71822 · Ashdown $1,589/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 71857 · Prescott $1,597/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 72444 · Maynard $1,611/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 72419 · Caraway $1,619/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 72685 · Western Grove $1,628/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 72024 · Carlisle $1,643/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 72121 · Pangburn $1,653/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 72032 · Conway $1,662/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 72727 · Elkins $1,670/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 72432 · Harrisburg $1,679/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 72801 · Russellville $1,684/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 72354 · Lepanto $1,692/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 72542 · Hardy $1,698/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 72941 · Lavaca $1,708/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 72365 · Marked Tree $1,718/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 72058 · Greenbrier $1,725/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 71866 · Winthrop $1,735/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 72067 · Higden $1,744/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 72117 · North Little Rock $1,753/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 72076 · Jacksonville $1,761/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 72173 · Vilonia $1,771/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72087 · Lonsdale $1,788/yr · 1.67%
  • ZIP 72358 · Luxora $1,793/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 72802 · Russellville $1,802/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 72761 · Siloam Springs $1,820/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 72103 · Mabelvale $1,825/yr · 1.17%
  • ZIP 72160 · Stuttgart $1,843/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 72959 · Winslow $1,855/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 72952 · Rudy $1,872/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 72921 · Alma $1,893/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 72769 · Summers $1,914/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 72364 · Marion $1,940/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 72762 · Springdale $1,972/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 72530 · Drasco $2,038/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 72142 · Scott $2,130/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 72631 · Eureka Springs $2,230/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 72703 · Fayetteville $2,352/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 72223 · Little Rock $3,052/yr · 0.39%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,550/yr
Near-median premium
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
188.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
25.65%
Avg severity: $11,420
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-46.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) at $1,550 per year for 2022 across approximately 244 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 72923 in the 50th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Arkansas state average of $1,736, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #312 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Magazine (ZIP 72943) at $1,550, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 188.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 72923. 25.65% of policies in ZIP 72923 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,420. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 72923 at expiration, a drop of 46.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 72923 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,486 to $1,550 with a five-year average of $1,516, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Sebastian County in the upper risk band at 86.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #7/75 inside Arkansas, and 56% above the 55.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 48.9 · Community Resilience 38.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 72923 Compares

vs National Average
$1,550 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,550 vs $1,736
11% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72923, 2018–2022

$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,550
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72923.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,486 -
2019 $1,494 +0.6%
2020 $1,525 +2.1%
2021 $1,523 -0.1%
2022 $1,550 +1.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 72923, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,516
Premium Range
$1,486 - $1,550
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Sebastian County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 72923 via FIPS 05131. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.8
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 75 Arkansas counties · state mean 55.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $9,802,655

Social Vulnerability Index 48.9 · Community Resilience 38.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Arkansas NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Arkansas for ZIP 72923

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 72923 in Sebastian County (NRI 86.8, hazard Tornado), both outside Arkansas. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,550/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.86% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 72923?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #312 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,550 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Barling, AR?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 72923: a claims frequency of 25.65% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, against a loss ratio above 100% (188.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72923 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72923 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,550/yr average is 13% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72923?
Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 72923 in Arkansas, a drop of 46.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72923 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72923 runs $1,486-$1,550 (5-year average $1,516). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 72923 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72923 averages $1,550/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #312 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 72923?
County NRI 86.8 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 72923 via Sebastian County FIPS 05131. In-state rank #7 of 75; national percentile 87th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 72923

This ZIP's premiums run at the 50th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.