ZIP 72938 · Sebastian County

Hartford, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72938, Hartford, Arkansas.

40.4%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#260 of 373
Arkansas rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hartford, AR (ZIP 72938) runs $1,619/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 9% below the U.S. average.

$1,619
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+11.0%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,619/yr
+11.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.42%
Avg severity: $10,182
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%
-36.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72938 (Hartford, AR)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 72938 (Hartford, AR) at $1,619 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Against Arkansas's average of $1,736, ZIP 72938 is 7% below, ranking #260 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Caraway (ZIP 72419) at $1,619, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72938. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,182. 1.60% of ZIP 72938 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 36.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72938 premiums risen 11.0%, spanning $1,458 to $1,619 (five-year average: $1,526), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 72938 Compares

vs National Average
$1,619 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,619 vs $1,736
7% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72938, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,619
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72938.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,483 +1.7%
2020 $1,491 +0.5%
2021 $1,581 +6.1%
2022 $1,619 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,458 - $1,619
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72938

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

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 72938?
ZIP 72938 (Hartford, AR) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,619 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #260 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas). Premiums have changed +11.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hartford, AR?
In ZIP 72938, insurers report a 40.4% loss ratio, a 6.42% claims frequency, and a 1.60% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72938 compared to the national average?
At $1,619/yr, ZIP 72938 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72938?
Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 72938 in Arkansas, a drop of 36.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72938 over 5 years?
ZIP 72938 premiums spanned $1,458 to $1,619 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,526. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 72938 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72938 averages $1,619/yr, 7% below that figure, ranking #260 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.