ZIP 37665 · Sullivan County

Kingsport, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37665, Kingsport, Tennessee.

40.7%
Loss ratio
2.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#552 of 552
Tennessee rank
695
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kingsport, TN (ZIP 37665) runs $1,039/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,039
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,039/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $12,087
Nonrenewal Rate
2.12%
+436.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37665 (Kingsport, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37665 (Kingsport, TN) at $1,039 per year for 2022 across approximately 695 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37665 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 40% (below), ranking #552 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Mount Carmel (ZIP 37645) at $1,106, 7% above this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.50% of policies in ZIP 37665 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,087. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.12%, a rise of 436.3% 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 37665 have risen by 3.6%, ranging from $1,002 to $1,039 with a five-year average of $1,019, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 37665 Compares

vs National Average
$1,039 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,039 vs $1,728
40% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37665, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,039
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37665.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,002 -
2019 $1,010 +0.8%
2020 $1,020 +0.9%
2021 $1,025 +0.5%
2022 $1,039 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,019
Premium Range
$1,002 - $1,039
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37665

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 37665?
ZIP 37665 (Kingsport, TN) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,039 per year, #552 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kingsport, TN?
In ZIP 37665, insurers report a 40.7% loss ratio, a 3.50% claims frequency, and a 2.12% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37665 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37665 premiums of $1,039/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37665?
Insurers decline to renew 2.12% of policies in ZIP 37665 in Tennessee, a rise of 436.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37665 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37665 runs $1,002-$1,039 (5-year average $1,019). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 37665 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37665 has an average premium of $1,039/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 40% below the state average, ranking #552 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.