ZIP 37620 · Sullivan County

Bristol, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37620, Bristol, Tennessee.

24.2%
Loss ratio
1.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#535 of 552
Tennessee rank
118
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bristol, TN (ZIP 37620) runs $1,265/yr on average: the 28th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,265
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,265/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.16%
Avg severity: $9,690
Nonrenewal Rate
1.24%
+36.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN) pay an average of $1,265 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 118 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37620 in the 28th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (below), ranking #535 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Johnson City (ZIP 37604) at $1,265, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37620 is 24.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.16% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,690. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.24% in this ZIP, a rise of 36.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 37620 costs have fallen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,238 to a high of $1,279, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 37620 Compares

vs National Average
$1,265 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,265 vs $1,728
27% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37620, 2018–2022

$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290 20182019202020212022 $1,265
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37620.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,279 -
2019 $1,269 -0.8%
2020 $1,238 -2.5%
2021 $1,252 +1.2%
2022 $1,265 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,261
Premium Range
$1,238 - $1,279
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37620

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

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 37620?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #535 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,265 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bristol, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37620: claims frequency (3.16%), loss ratio (24.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.24%), together placing this ZIP at the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37620 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37620 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,265/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37620?
Insurers decline to renew 1.24% of policies in ZIP 37620 in Tennessee, a rise of 36.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37620 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37620 have ranged from $1,238 to $1,279, with a 5-year average of $1,261. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37620 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37620 averages $1,265/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #535 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.