ZIP 37118 · Rutherford County

Milton, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37118, Milton, Tennessee.

56.4%
Loss ratio
1.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#38 of 552
Tennessee rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Milton, TN (ZIP 37118) averages $2,223/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally.

$2,223
Avg premium (2022)
+25%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,223/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.76%
Avg severity: $26,330
Nonrenewal Rate
1.90%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37118 (Milton, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 37118 (Milton, TN) pay an average of $2,223 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 14 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37118 comes in 25% above, the 82nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 29% above, ranking #38 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Hurricane Mills (ZIP 37078) at $2,213, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37118 is 56.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,330. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.90% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 37118 costs have risen 2.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,161 to a high of $2,286, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 37118 Compares

vs National Average
$2,223 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,223 vs $1,728
29% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37118, 2018–2022

$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,223
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37118.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,161 -
2019 $2,286 +5.8%
2020 $2,197 -3.9%
2021 $2,277 +3.6%
2022 $2,223 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,229
Premium Range
$2,161 - $2,286
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37118

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 37118?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 37118 (Milton, TN): $2,223/year as of 2022, the 82nd national percentile, #38 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milton, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37118: a claims frequency of 4.76%, a loss ratio of 56.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.90%, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37118 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37118 premiums of $2,223/yr are 25% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37118?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37118 is 1.90% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37118 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37118 have ranged from $2,161 to $2,286, with a 5-year average of $2,229. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 37118 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37118 runs 29% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $2,223/yr), ranking #38 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.