ZIP 72934 · Crawford County

Chester, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72934, Chester, Arkansas.

24.2%
Loss ratio
2.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#206 of 373
Arkansas rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Chester, AR (ZIP 72934) averages $1,680/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally.

$1,680
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+20.5%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,680/yr
+20.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $8,874
Nonrenewal Rate
2.29%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72934 (Chester, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72934 (Chester, AR) pay an average of $1,680 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 72934 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Arkansas homeowners pay $1,736 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #206 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Benton (ZIP 72015) at $1,680, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 24.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72934. 4.58% of policies in ZIP 72934 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,874. Insurers decline to renew 2.29% of policies in ZIP 72934 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72934 premiums risen 20.5%, spanning $1,394 to $1,680 (five-year average: $1,544), an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 72934 Compares

vs National Average
$1,680 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,680 vs $1,736
3% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72934, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,680
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72934.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,394 -
2019 $1,506 +8.1%
2020 $1,522 +1.1%
2021 $1,620 +6.4%
2022 $1,680 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,544
Premium Range
$1,394 - $1,680
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72934

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

  • Put ZIP 72934 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 72934?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 72934 (Chester, AR) averages $1,680 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #206 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas. Premiums have changed +20.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chester, AR?
In ZIP 72934, insurers report a 24.2% loss ratio, a 4.58% claims frequency, and a 2.29% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72934 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 72934 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,680/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72934?
Insurers decline to renew 2.29% of policies in ZIP 72934 in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72934 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 72934 runs $1,394-$1,680 (5-year average $1,544). The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 72934 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72934 averages $1,680/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #206 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.