ZIP 37020 · Bedford County

Bell Buckle, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37020, Bell Buckle, Tennessee.

30.8%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#88 of 552
Tennessee rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,932/yr, Bell Buckle, TN (ZIP 37020) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,932
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,932/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.23%
Avg severity: $9,561
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+105.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37020 (Bell Buckle, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 37020 (Bell Buckle, TN) runs $1,932 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37020 in the 73rd percentile, 9% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (above), ranking #88 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Chattanooga (ZIP 37404) at $1,933, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 37020 shows a 30.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,561. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.71%, a rise of 105.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.9% through 2022, ranging $1,860 to $1,932 with a 5-year average of $1,898, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 37020 Compares

vs National Average
$1,932 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,932 vs $1,728
12% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37020, 2018–2022

$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940 20182019202020212022 $1,932
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37020.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,860 -
2019 $1,911 +2.8%
2020 $1,905 -0.3%
2021 $1,883 -1.1%
2022 $1,932 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,898
Premium Range
$1,860 - $1,932
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37020

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

  • Put ZIP 37020 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Tennessee's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Tennessee 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 37020?
ZIP 37020 (Bell Buckle, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,932 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #88 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bell Buckle, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37020: a claims frequency of 6.23%, a loss ratio of 30.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.71%, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37020 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37020 lands in the 73rd percentile: its $1,932/yr average is 9% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37020?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 37020 in Tennessee, a rise of 105.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37020 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37020 runs $1,860-$1,932 (5-year average $1,898). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 37020 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37020 runs 12% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,932/yr), ranking #88 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee 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.