ZIP 37849 · Knox County

Powell, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37849, Powell, Tennessee.

67.1%
Loss ratio
1.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#507 of 552
Tennessee rank
249
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Powell, TN (ZIP 37849) runs $1,343/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,343
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,343/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.69%
Avg severity: $10,365
Nonrenewal Rate
1.05%
+13.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN)

ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,343 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 249 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 37849 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #507 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Mountain City (ZIP 37683) at $1,339, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 67.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 37849. About 8.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,365. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.05%, a rise of 13.2% 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 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,317 to $1,367 with a 5-year average of $1,341, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 37849 Compares

vs National Average
$1,343 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,343 vs $1,728
22% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37849, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,343
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37849.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,367 -
2019 $1,356 -0.8%
2020 $1,317 -2.8%
2021 $1,322 +0.3%
2022 $1,343 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,341
Premium Range
$1,317 - $1,367
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37849

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 37849?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #507 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 37849 (Powell, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,343 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Powell, TN?
In ZIP 37849, insurers report a 67.1% loss ratio, a 8.69% claims frequency, and a 1.05% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37849 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37849 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,343/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37849?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37849 is 1.05%, a rise of 13.2% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37849 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37849 runs $1,317-$1,367 (5-year average $1,341). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 37849 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37849 runs 22% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,343/yr), ranking #507 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.