ZIP 37321 · Rhea County

Dayton, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37321, Dayton, Tennessee.

52.3%
Loss ratio
1.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#398 of 552
Tennessee rank
65
Policies

The verdict

At $1,557/yr, Dayton, TN (ZIP 37321) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+9.5%
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)
$1,557/yr
+9.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $27,257
Nonrenewal Rate
1.24%
-24.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37321 (Dayton, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37321 (Dayton, TN) at $1,557 per year for 2022 across approximately 65 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37321 in the 50th percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #398 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Gainesboro (ZIP 38562) at $1,557, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,257. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.24%, a drop of 24.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37321 have risen by 9.5%, ranging from $1,395 to $1,557 with a five-year average of $1,454, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 37321 Compares

vs National Average
$1,557 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,557 vs $1,728
10% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37321, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,557
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37321.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,421 -
2019 $1,395 -1.9%
2020 $1,426 +2.2%
2021 $1,469 +3.0%
2022 $1,557 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,454
Premium Range
$1,395 - $1,557
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37321

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

  • Put ZIP 37321 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 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 37321?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #398 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37321 (Dayton, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,557 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dayton, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37321: claims frequency (2.99%), loss ratio (52.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.24%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37321 compared to the national average?
At $1,557/yr, ZIP 37321 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37321?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37321 is 1.24%, a drop of 24.6% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37321 over 5 years?
ZIP 37321 premiums spanned $1,395 to $1,557 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,454. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37321 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37321 runs 10% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,557/yr), ranking #398 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.