ZIP 37083 · Macon County

Lafayette, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37083, Lafayette, Tennessee.

40.2%
Loss ratio
2.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#401 of 552
Tennessee rank
36
Policies

The verdict

At $1,555/yr, Lafayette, TN (ZIP 37083) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,555
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,555/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.67%
Avg severity: $17,070
Nonrenewal Rate
2.35%
+367.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37083 (Lafayette, TN)

ZIP 37083 (Lafayette, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,555 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 36 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37083 comes in 12% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #401 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Philadelphia (ZIP 37846) at $1,556, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.67% of policies in ZIP 37083 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,070. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.35%, a rise of 367.8% 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 6.5% through 2022, ranging $1,461 to $1,555 with a 5-year average of $1,497, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 37083 Compares

vs National Average
$1,555 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,555 vs $1,728
10% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37083, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,555
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37083.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,461 -
2019 $1,480 +1.3%
2020 $1,466 -0.9%
2021 $1,524 +3.9%
2022 $1,555 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,497
Premium Range
$1,461 - $1,555
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37083

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

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 37083?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #401 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37083 (Lafayette, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,555 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lafayette, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37083: claims frequency (3.67%), loss ratio (40.2%), and nonrenewal rate (2.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37083 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37083 lands in the 50th percentile: its $1,555/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37083?
Insurers decline to renew 2.35% of policies in ZIP 37083 in Tennessee, a rise of 367.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37083 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37083 runs $1,461-$1,555 (5-year average $1,497). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 37083 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37083 runs 10% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,555/yr), ranking #401 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.