ZIP 37144 Insurance Data

Petersburg, Tennessee · Bedford County · 9 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,856/yr
-0.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $13,176
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
+16.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37144 (Petersburg, TN)

ZIP 37144 (Petersburg, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,856 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 5% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 7% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37144 is 21.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,176. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.91% in this ZIP, a rise of 16.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37144 have fallen by 0.0%, ranging from $1,777 to $1,856 with a five-year average of $1,818 — an annualized rate of -0.0% per year. 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 37144 Compares

vs National Average
$1,856 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,856 vs $1,728
7% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,856
2019 $1,782 -4.0%
2020 $1,777 -0.3%
2021 $1,820 +2.4%
2022 $1,856 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,818
Premium Range
$1,777 - $1,856
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 37144?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37144 (Petersburg, TN) is $1,856 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Petersburg, TN?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.02% in this ZIP), loss ratio (21.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.91%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37144 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37144 premiums of $1,856/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37144?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37144 is 0.91%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +16.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37144 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37144 have ranged from $1,777 to $1,856, with a 5-year average of $1,818. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 37144 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37144 has an average premium of $1,856/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 7% above the state average.

Related

Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainInsure Editorial

Verify with HUD →  ·  Verify with FEMA →