ZIP 37405 · Hamilton County

Chattanooga, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37405, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

18.6%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#72 of 552
Tennessee rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chattanooga, TN (ZIP 37405) runs $1,999/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 13% above the U.S. average.

$1,999
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,999/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.15%
Avg severity: $11,759
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-21.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37405 (Chattanooga, TN)

ZIP 37405 (Chattanooga, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,999 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 101 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37405 is 16% above, ranking #72 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Lynchburg (ZIP 37352) at $2,003, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 37405. 3.15% of policies in ZIP 37405 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,759. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.76% in this ZIP, a drop of 21.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.3% through 2022, ranging $1,899 to $1,999 with a 5-year average of $1,956, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 37405 Compares

vs National Average
$1,999 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,999 vs $1,728
16% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37405, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,999
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37405.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,899 -
2019 $1,951 +2.7%
2020 $1,964 +0.6%
2021 $1,964 +0.0%
2022 $1,999 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,956
Premium Range
$1,899 - $1,999
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37405

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

  • Compare ZIP 37405 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 37405?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #72 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37405 (Chattanooga, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,999 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chattanooga, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37405: a claims frequency of 3.15%, a loss ratio of 18.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.76%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37405 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37405 premiums of $1,999/yr are 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37405?
ZIP 37405 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.76% in Tennessee, a drop of 21.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37405 over 5 years?
ZIP 37405 premiums spanned $1,899 to $1,999 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,956. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37405 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37405 runs 16% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,999/yr), ranking #72 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.