ZIP 37643 · Carter County

Elizabethton, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37643, Elizabethton, Tennessee.

35.4%
Loss ratio
1.11%
Nonrenewal rate
#550 of 552
Tennessee rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elizabethton, TN (ZIP 37643) runs $1,137/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,137
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,137/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.81%
Avg severity: $14,335
Nonrenewal Rate
1.11%
+22.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN) at $1,137 per year for 2022 across approximately 101 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #550 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Church Hill (ZIP 37642) at $1,142, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37643 is 35.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,335. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.11%, a rise of 22.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37643 have fallen by 2.4%, ranging from $1,118 to $1,165 with a five-year average of $1,145, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 37643 Compares

vs National Average
$1,137 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,137 vs $1,728
34% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37643, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,137
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37643.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,165 -
2019 $1,153 -1.0%
2020 $1,118 -3.0%
2021 $1,152 +3.1%
2022 $1,137 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,145
Premium Range
$1,118 - $1,165
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37643

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

  • Put ZIP 37643 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 37643?
ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,137 per year, #550 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elizabethton, TN?
In ZIP 37643, insurers report a 35.4% loss ratio, a 2.81% claims frequency, and a 1.11% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37643 compared to the national average?
At $1,137/yr, ZIP 37643 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37643?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37643 is 1.11%, a rise of 22.9% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37643 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37643 runs $1,118-$1,165 (5-year average $1,145). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 37643 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37643 runs 34% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,137/yr), ranking #550 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.