ZIP 99709 · Fairbanks North Star County

Fairbanks, AK Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 99709, Fairbanks, Alaska.

45.4%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#16 of 30
Alaska rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Fairbanks, AK (ZIP 99709) averages $1,267/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $20,108
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-42.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 99709 (Fairbanks, AK)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 99709 (Fairbanks, AK) runs $1,267 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 99709 in the 29th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #16 of 30 tracked ZIPs in Alaska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Alaska is Anchorage (ZIP 99515) at $1,283, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,108. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.34% in this ZIP, a drop of 42.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 99709 premiums fallen 0.3%, spanning $1,234 to $1,271 (five-year average: $1,257), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 99709 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Alaska Average
$1,267 vs $1,288
2% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 99709, 2018–2022

$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 99709.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,271 -
2019 $1,234 -2.8%
2020 $1,243 +0.7%
2021 $1,270 +2.1%
2022 $1,267 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,257
Premium Range
$1,234 - $1,271
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 99709

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

  • Put ZIP 99709 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 99709?
ZIP 99709 (Fairbanks, AK) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,267 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #16 of 30 ZIPs in Alaska). Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairbanks, AK?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 99709: claims frequency (2.86%), loss ratio (45.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.34%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 99709 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 99709 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,267/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 99709?
ZIP 99709 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.34% in Alaska, a drop of 42.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 99709 over 5 years?
ZIP 99709 premiums spanned $1,234 to $1,271 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,257. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 99709 compare to the Alaska state average?
ZIP 99709 has an average premium of $1,267/yr compared to the Alaska state average of $1,288/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #16 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.