ZIP 37412 · Hamilton County

Chattanooga, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37412, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

30.5%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#498 of 552
Tennessee rank
925
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chattanooga, TN (ZIP 37412) runs $1,371/yr on average: the 37th percentile nationally and 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,371
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,371/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $10,850
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
-24.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37412 (Chattanooga, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37412 (Chattanooga, TN) at $1,371 per year for 2022 across approximately 925 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37412 in the 37th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #498 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Maryville (ZIP 37801) at $1,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37412 is 30.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,850. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.96% in this ZIP, a drop of 24.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.3% through 2022, ranging $1,315 to $1,371 with a 5-year average of $1,334, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 37412 Compares

vs National Average
$1,371 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,371 vs $1,728
21% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37412, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,371
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37412.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,327 -
2019 $1,325 -0.2%
2020 $1,315 -0.8%
2021 $1,333 +1.4%
2022 $1,371 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,334
Premium Range
$1,315 - $1,371
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37412

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 37412?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37412 (Chattanooga, TN) averages $1,371 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #498 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chattanooga, TN?
In ZIP 37412, insurers report a 30.5% loss ratio, a 3.85% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37412 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37412 premiums of $1,371/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37412?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37412 is 0.96%, a drop of 24.3% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37412 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37412 have ranged from $1,315 to $1,371, with a 5-year average of $1,334. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 37412 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37412 averages $1,371/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #498 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.