ZIP 72958 · Scott County

Waldron, AR Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 72958, Waldron, Arkansas.

67.9%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#351 of 373
Arkansas rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 72958 (Waldron, AR) homeowners insurance averages $1,481/yr, 45th percentile nationally, 17% below the U.S. norm.

$1,481
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,481/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.60%
Avg severity: $13,245
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
-72.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 72958 (Waldron, AR)

Homeowners in ZIP 72958 (Waldron, AR) pay an average of $1,481 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 72958 comes in 17% below, the 45th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Arkansas's average of $1,736, ZIP 72958 is 15% below, ranking #351 of 373 tracked ZIPs in Arkansas by premium. The closest-priced peer within Arkansas is Sulphur Rock (ZIP 72579) at $1,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 67.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 72958. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,245. Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 72958 at expiration, a drop of 72.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 72958 premiums risen 4.7%, spanning $1,415 to $1,481 (five-year average: $1,456), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 72958 Compares

vs National Average
$1,481 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Arkansas Average
$1,481 vs $1,736
15% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 72958, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 72958.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,415 -
2019 $1,436 +1.4%
2020 $1,480 +3.1%
2021 $1,466 -0.9%
2022 $1,481 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,456
Premium Range
$1,415 - $1,481
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 72958

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 72958 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Arkansas compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 72958?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #351 of 373 ZIPs in Arkansas, ZIP 72958 (Waldron, AR) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,481 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waldron, AR?
In ZIP 72958, insurers report a 67.9% loss ratio, a 7.60% claims frequency, and a 0.36% nonrenewal rate, the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 72958 compared to the national average?
At $1,481/yr, ZIP 72958 runs 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72958?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 72958 is 0.36%, a drop of 72.1% over the past 5 years in Arkansas.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 72958 over 5 years?
ZIP 72958 premiums spanned $1,415 to $1,481 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,456. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 72958 compare to the Arkansas state average?
The Arkansas state average is $1,736/yr; ZIP 72958 averages $1,481/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #351 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.