ZIP 99701 · Fairbanks North Star County

Fairbanks, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99701, Fairbanks, Alaska.

90.1%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#23 of 30
Alaska rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Fairbanks, AK (ZIP 99701) averages $1,193/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,193
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+0.0%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,193/yr
+0.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
90.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.67%
Avg severity: $23,002
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-18.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99701 (Fairbanks, AK)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 99701 (Fairbanks, AK) at $1,193 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. Compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #23 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Anchorage (ZIP 99508) at $1,193, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 90.1%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 99701. 4.67% of policies in ZIP 99701 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,002. 0.71% of ZIP 99701 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 18.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.0% through 2022, ranging $1,183 to $1,193 with a 5-year average of $1,190, an annualized rate of 0.0% 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 99701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,193 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,193 vs $1,288
7% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99701, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,185$1,190$1,195 20182019202020212022 $1,193
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,192 -
2019 $1,183 -0.8%
2020 $1,190 +0.6%
2021 $1,190 +0.0%
2022 $1,193 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,183 - $1,193
Annual Change Rate
0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99701

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

  • Put ZIP 99701 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Alaska compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Alaska 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 99701?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 99701 (Fairbanks, AK) averages $1,193 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #23 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska. Premiums have changed +0.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairbanks, AK?
In ZIP 99701, insurers report a 90.1% loss ratio, a 4.67% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 99701 premiums of $1,193/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99701?
ZIP 99701 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.71% in Alaska, a drop of 18.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99701 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 99701 have ranged from $1,183 to $1,193, with a 5-year average of $1,190. The annualized change rate is 0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 99701 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99701 runs 7% below the Alaska state average ($1,288/yr vs this ZIP's $1,193/yr), ranking #23 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska 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.