ZIP 37869 Insurance Data

Sneedville, Tennessee · Hancock County · 14 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,386/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.06%
Avg severity: $707
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
-29.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37869 (Sneedville, TN)

ZIP 37869 (Sneedville, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,386 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 20% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37869 is 0.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $707. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.06% in this ZIP, a drop of 29.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37869 have risen by 0.7%, ranging from $1,377 to $1,393 with a five-year average of $1,383 — an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 37869 Compares

vs National Average
$1,386 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,386 vs $1,728
20% below state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,377
2019 $1,380 +0.3%
2020 $1,393 +0.9%
2021 $1,378 -1.1%
2022 $1,386 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,383
Premium Range
$1,377 - $1,393
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% 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 37869?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37869 (Sneedville, TN) is $1,386 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sneedville, TN?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.06% in this ZIP), loss ratio (0.5%), and nonrenewal rates (1.06%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37869 compared to the national average?
ZIP 37869 premiums of $1,386/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37869?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37869 is 1.06%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -29.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37869 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37869 have ranged from $1,377 to $1,393, with a 5-year average of $1,383. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 37869 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37869 has an average premium of $1,386/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average.

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