ZIP 37397 · Marion County

Whitwell, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37397, Whitwell, Tennessee.

29.0%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#406 of 552
Tennessee rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,549/yr, Whitwell, TN (ZIP 37397) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,549
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
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)
$1,549/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.97%
Avg severity: $15,140
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-26.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37397 (Whitwell, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 37397 (Whitwell, TN) pay an average of $1,549 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #406 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Englewood (ZIP 37329) at $1,549, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 37397. About 2.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,140. Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 37397 at expiration, a drop of 26.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 37397 costs have fallen 0.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,517 to a high of $1,569, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 37397 Compares

vs National Average
$1,549 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,549 vs $1,728
10% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37397, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,549
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37397.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,557 -
2019 $1,517 -2.6%
2020 $1,518 +0.1%
2021 $1,569 +3.3%
2022 $1,549 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,542
Premium Range
$1,517 - $1,569
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37397

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

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 37397?
ZIP 37397 (Whitwell, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,549 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #406 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whitwell, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37397: claims frequency (2.97%), loss ratio (29.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37397 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37397 premiums of $1,549/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37397?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37397 is 0.51%, a drop of 26.4% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37397 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37397 runs $1,517-$1,569 (5-year average $1,542). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 37397 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37397 has an average premium of $1,549/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #406 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.