ZIP 37869 · Hancock County

Sneedville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37869, Sneedville, Tennessee.

0.5%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#491 of 552
Tennessee rank
14
Policies

The verdict

At $1,386/yr, Sneedville, TN (ZIP 37869) sits in the 38th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,386
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

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)

Homeowners in ZIP 37869 (Sneedville, TN) pay an average of $1,386 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data 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, ranking #491 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is New Market (ZIP 37820) at $1,386, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 37869 is 0.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.06% of policies in ZIP 37869 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $707. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a drop of 29.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 37869 premiums risen 0.7%, spanning $1,377 to $1,393 (five-year average: $1,383), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 37869, 2018–2022

$1,375$1,380$1,385$1,390$1,395 20182019202020212022 $1,386
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37869.
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)

What this means for ZIP 37869

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 37869?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37869 (Sneedville, TN) averages $1,386 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 38th percentile, #491 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sneedville, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 37869: claims frequency (1.06%), loss ratio (0.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.06%), together placing this ZIP at the 38th national percentile for cost.
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?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 37869 in Tennessee, a drop of 29.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37869 over 5 years?
ZIP 37869 premiums spanned $1,377 to $1,393 across the 2018-2022 window, 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?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37869 averages $1,386/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #491 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.