ZIP 37142 · Montgomery County

Palmyra, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37142, Palmyra, Tennessee.

226.6%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#237 of 552
Tennessee rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,719/yr, Palmyra, TN (ZIP 37142) sits in the 61st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,719
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
61st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,719/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
226.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $120,722
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37142 (Palmyra, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 37142 (Palmyra, TN) runs $1,719 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37142 comes in 3% below, the 61st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #237 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Grandview (ZIP 37337) at $1,719, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 226.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 37142. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $120,722. 1.61% of ZIP 37142 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37142 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,589 to $1,719 with a five-year average of $1,662, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 37142 Compares

vs National Average
$1,719 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,719 vs $1,728
1% below state avg
National Percentile
61th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37142, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,719
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37142.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,589 -
2019 $1,630 +2.6%
2020 $1,702 +4.4%
2021 $1,670 -1.9%
2022 $1,719 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,662
Premium Range
$1,589 - $1,719
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37142

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

  • Put ZIP 37142 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 37142?
At the 61st percentile nationally, #237 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37142 (Palmyra, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,719 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmyra, TN?
ZIP 37142 is running a loss ratio above 100% (226.6%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 3.23% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.61%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37142 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37142 lands in the 61st percentile: its $1,719/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37142?
Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 37142 in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37142 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37142 have ranged from $1,589 to $1,719, with a 5-year average of $1,662. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 37142 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37142 runs 1% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,719/yr), ranking #237 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.