ZIP 73834 · Harper County

Buffalo, OK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 73834, Buffalo, Oklahoma.

81.6%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#234 of 423
Oklahoma rank
1
Policies

The verdict

At $2,487/yr, Buffalo, OK (ZIP 73834) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,487
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
-5.7%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,487/yr
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.26%
Avg severity: $18,014
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-8.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK) at $2,487 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 73834 comes in 40% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Oklahoma's average of $2,622, ZIP 73834 is 5% below, ranking #234 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma by premium. The closest-priced peer within Oklahoma is Tecumseh (ZIP 74873) at $2,486, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 73834 shows a 81.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 11.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,014. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.66% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 73834 have fallen by 5.7%, ranging from $2,443 to $2,637 with a five-year average of $2,550, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 73834 Compares

vs National Average
$2,487 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Oklahoma Average
$2,487 vs $2,622
5% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 73834, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650 20182019202020212022 $2,487
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 73834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,637 -
2019 $2,443 -7.4%
2020 $2,574 +5.4%
2021 $2,608 +1.3%
2022 $2,487 -4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,550
Premium Range
$2,443 - $2,637
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 73834

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 73834 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Oklahoma's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Oklahoma 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 73834?
ZIP 73834 (Buffalo, OK) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,487 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #234 of 423 ZIPs in Oklahoma. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo, OK?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 73834: a claims frequency of 11.26%, a loss ratio of 81.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.66%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 73834 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 73834 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,487/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73834?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 73834 is 0.66%, a drop of 8.6% over the past 5 years in Oklahoma.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 73834 over 5 years?
ZIP 73834 premiums spanned $2,443 to $2,637 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,550. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 73834 compare to the Oklahoma state average?
The Oklahoma state average is $2,622/yr; ZIP 73834 averages $2,487/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #234 of 423 tracked ZIPs in Oklahoma 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.