ZIP 37915 · Knox County

Knoxville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37915, Knoxville, Tennessee.

32.1%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#502 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,163
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 37915 (Knoxville, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,358/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,358
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,358/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.49%
Avg severity: $5,820
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
-16.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37915 (Knoxville, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 37915 (Knoxville, TN) at $1,358 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,163 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37915 is 21% below, ranking #502 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Waynesboro (ZIP 38485) at $1,360, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 7.49% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,820. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 37915 at expiration, a drop of 16.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 37915 premiums fallen 1.9%, spanning $1,298 to $1,385 (five-year average: $1,336), 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 37915 Compares

vs National Average
$1,358 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,358 vs $1,728
21% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37915, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,358
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37915.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,385 -
2019 $1,309 -5.5%
2020 $1,331 +1.7%
2021 $1,298 -2.5%
2022 $1,358 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,336
Premium Range
$1,298 - $1,385
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37915

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

  • Compare ZIP 37915 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 37915?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37915 (Knoxville, TN) averages $1,358 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #502 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knoxville, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 37915: a claims frequency of 7.49%, a loss ratio of 32.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.90%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37915 compared to the national average?
At $1,358/yr, ZIP 37915 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37915?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 37915 in Tennessee, a drop of 16.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37915 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37915 have ranged from $1,298 to $1,385, with a 5-year average of $1,336. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 37915 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37915 runs 21% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,358/yr), ranking #502 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.