ZIP 99709 · Fairbanks North Star County

Fairbanks, AK Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 99709, Fairbanks, Alaska averages $1,267/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Fairbanks, AK (ZIP 99709) ranks #18,293 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,267/yr) but #20,045 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.34%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
#18,293
of 25,593 on premium
#20,045
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
29th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
99709 - Fairbanks, AK

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,267/yr
Avg premium, 71st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
88.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
26.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 99709's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,267 Lower than most lower than 71% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 99709. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Alaska, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 99709; crosshairs: Alaska averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$966.1$1189.6$1413.1$1636.6$1860.00.0%0.3%0.5%0.7%1.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 30 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 99801 · Juneau $1,007/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 99827 · Haines $1,040/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 99518 · Anchorage $1,101/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 99835 · Sitka $1,151/yr · 0.07%
  • ZIP 99504 · Anchorage $1,168/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 99503 · Anchorage $1,177/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 99669 · Soldotna $1,186/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 99701 · Fairbanks $1,193/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 99508 · Anchorage $1,193/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 99507 · Anchorage $1,207/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99603 · Homer $1,211/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 99611 · Kenai $1,234/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 99517 · Anchorage $1,246/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 99615 · Kodiak $1,248/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99709 · Fairbanks (this ZIP) $1,267/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 99515 · Anchorage $1,283/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 99502 · Anchorage $1,293/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 99901 · Ketchikan $1,296/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 99645 · Palmer $1,300/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 99688 · Willow $1,347/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 99672 · Sterling $1,349/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 99705 · North Pole $1,356/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 99577 · Eagle River $1,357/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 99654 · Wasilla $1,383/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 99501 · Anchorage $1,411/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 99652 · Big Lake $1,442/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 99567 · Chugiak $1,443/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 99516 · Anchorage $1,462/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 99712 · Fairbanks $1,471/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 99737 · Delta Junction $1,819/yr · 0.94%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
Below-median premium
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $20,108
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

FEMA NRI places Fairbanks North Star County in the upper risk band at 88.5 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #4/10 inside Alaska, and 65% above the 53.6 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 26.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 99709 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Fairbanks North Star County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 99709 via FIPS 02090. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
88.5
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 10 Alaska counties · state mean 53.6
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $55,385,127

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 26.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Alaska NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Fairbanks North Star County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 99709 in Fairbanks North Star County (NRI 88.5, hazard Earthquake), both outside Alaska. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,267/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.34% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 99709?
County NRI 88.5 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 99709 via Fairbanks North Star County FIPS 02090. In-state rank #4 of 10; national percentile 89th; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 99709

This ZIP's premiums run at the 29th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.