ZIP 37218 · Davidson County

Nashville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37218, Nashville, Tennessee.

89.0%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#182 of 552
Tennessee rank
145
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Nashville, TN (ZIP 37218) runs $1,787/yr on average: the 65th percentile nationally and 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,787
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+4.0%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,787/yr
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.88%
Avg severity: $17,916
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
-16.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN) pay an average of $1,787 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 145 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37218 in the 65th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #182 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Woodlawn (ZIP 37191) at $1,788, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 37218 shows a 89.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,916. 1.51% of ZIP 37218 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 16.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37218 have risen by 4.0%, ranging from $1,708 to $1,787 with a five-year average of $1,730, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 37218 Compares

vs National Average
$1,787 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,787 vs $1,728
3% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37218, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,787
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37218.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,718 -
2019 $1,716 -0.1%
2020 $1,708 -0.4%
2021 $1,721 +0.7%
2022 $1,787 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,730
Premium Range
$1,708 - $1,787
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37218

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

  • Put ZIP 37218 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Tennessee compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 37218?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37218 (Nashville, TN) averages $1,787 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #182 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nashville, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37218: a claims frequency of 8.88%, a loss ratio of 89.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.51%, placing this ZIP in the 65th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37218 compared to the national average?
At $1,787/yr, ZIP 37218 runs 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37218?
Insurers decline to renew 1.51% of policies in ZIP 37218 in Tennessee, a drop of 16.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37218 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37218 runs $1,708-$1,787 (5-year average $1,730). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 37218 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37218 has an average premium of $1,787/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #182 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.