ZIP 37769 Insurance Data

Rocky Top, Tennessee · Anderson County · 80 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,524/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $13,788
Nonrenewal Rate
1.04%
-2.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37769 (Rocky Top, TN)

ZIP 37769 (Rocky Top, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,524 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 80 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37769 is 40.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,788. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.04% in this ZIP, a drop of 2.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37769 have fallen by 0.5%, ranging from $1,516 to $1,570 with a five-year average of $1,536 — an annualized rate of -0.1% per year. 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 37769 Compares

vs National Average
$1,524 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,524 vs $1,728
12% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,531
2019 $1,570 +2.5%
2020 $1,516 -3.4%
2021 $1,540 +1.6%
2022 $1,524 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,536
Premium Range
$1,516 - $1,570
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 37769?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37769 (Rocky Top, TN) is $1,524 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rocky Top, TN?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.46% in this ZIP), loss ratio (40.4%), and nonrenewal rates (1.04%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37769 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37769 premiums of $1,524/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37769?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37769 is 1.04%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -2.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37769 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37769 have ranged from $1,516 to $1,570, with a 5-year average of $1,536. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 37769 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37769 has an average premium of $1,524/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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