ZIP 37660 · Sullivan County

Kingsport, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37660, Kingsport, Tennessee.

44.7%
Loss ratio
1.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#543 of 552
Tennessee rank
233
Policies

The verdict

Kingsport, TN (ZIP 37660) averages $1,225/yr for homeowners insurance, 31% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally.

$1,225
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,225/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.31%
Avg severity: $12,721
Nonrenewal Rate
1.38%
+92.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37660 (Kingsport, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37660 (Kingsport, TN) at $1,225 per year for 2022 across approximately 233 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37660 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37660 is 29% below, ranking #543 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Knoxville (ZIP 37921) at $1,221, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 37660 shows a 44.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.31% of policies in ZIP 37660 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,721. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.38%, a rise of 92.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.1% through 2022, ranging $1,217 to $1,238 with a 5-year average of $1,228, 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 37660 Compares

vs National Average
$1,225 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,225 vs $1,728
29% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37660, 2018–2022

$1,215$1,220$1,225$1,230$1,235$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,225
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37660.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,238 -
2019 $1,236 -0.2%
2020 $1,217 -1.5%
2021 $1,226 +0.8%
2022 $1,225 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,217 - $1,238
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37660

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 37660?
At the 25th percentile nationally, #543 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37660 (Kingsport, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,225 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kingsport, TN?
In ZIP 37660, insurers report a 44.7% loss ratio, a 4.31% claims frequency, and a 1.38% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37660 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37660 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,225/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37660?
ZIP 37660 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.38% in Tennessee, a rise of 92.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37660 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37660 have ranged from $1,217 to $1,238, with a 5-year average of $1,228. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37660 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37660 runs 29% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,225/yr), ranking #543 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.