ZIP 37888 · Grainger County

Washburn, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37888, Washburn, Tennessee.

122.2%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#469 of 552
Tennessee rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Washburn, TN (ZIP 37888) runs $1,437/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,437
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
-10.5%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,437/yr
-10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
122.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.55%
Avg severity: $49,392
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-23.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37888 (Washburn, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37888 (Washburn, TN) at $1,437 per year for 2022 across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 42nd national percentile. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37888 is 17% below, ranking #469 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Rutledge (ZIP 37861) at $1,438, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 37888 shows a 122.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 3.55% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $49,392. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.02% in this ZIP, a drop of 23.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 37888 premiums fallen 10.5%, spanning $1,418 to $1,606 (five-year average: $1,471), an annualized rate of -2.7% 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 37888 Compares

vs National Average
$1,437 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,437 vs $1,728
17% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37888, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,437
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37888.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,606 -
2019 $1,475 -8.1%
2020 $1,419 -3.8%
2021 $1,418 -0.1%
2022 $1,437 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,471
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,606
Annual Change Rate
-2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37888

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 37888 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Tennessee's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Tennessee overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 37888?
ZIP 37888 (Washburn, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,437 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #469 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Washburn, TN?
Insurers in ZIP 37888 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 122.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 3.55% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37888 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 37888 lands in the 42nd percentile: its $1,437/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37888?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37888 is 1.02%, a drop of 23.4% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37888 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37888 have ranged from $1,418 to $1,606, with a 5-year average of $1,471. The annualized change rate is -2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 37888 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37888 runs 17% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,437/yr), ranking #469 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.