ZIP 37403 Insurance Data

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Hamilton County · 1,310 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,254/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $8,538
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37403 (Chattanooga, TN)

ZIP 37403 (Chattanooga, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,254 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,310 reported policies. That is 27% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 83th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 30% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37403 is 9.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,538.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37403 have fallen by 1.9%, ranging from $2,254 to $2,446 with a five-year average of $2,354 — an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 37403 Compares

vs National Average
$2,254 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,254 vs $1,728
30% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,298
2019 $2,446 +6.4%
2020 $2,445 -0.0%
2021 $2,328 -4.8%
2022 $2,254 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,354
Premium Range
$2,254 - $2,446
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% 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 37403?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37403 (Chattanooga, TN) is $2,254 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chattanooga, TN?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.53% in this ZIP), loss ratio (9.6%), and nonrenewal rates (N/A). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37403 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37403 premiums of $2,254/yr are 27% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37403?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37403 is N/A. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37403 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37403 have ranged from $2,254 to $2,446, with a 5-year average of $2,354. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 37403 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37403 has an average premium of $2,254/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 30% above the state average.

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