ZIP 37920 · Knox County

Knoxville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37920, Knoxville, Tennessee.

39.7%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#482 of 552
Tennessee rank
208
Policies

The verdict

Knoxville, TN (ZIP 37920) averages $1,402/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,402
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,402/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.24%
Avg severity: $13,133
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
+15.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37920 (Knoxville, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 37920 (Knoxville, TN) runs $1,402 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 208 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #482 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Johnson City (ZIP 37615) at $1,401, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 37920 shows a 39.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.24% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,133. Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 37920 at expiration, a rise of 15.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 37920 costs have risen 0.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,361 to a high of $1,402, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 37920 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,402 vs $1,728
19% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37920, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,360$1,370$1,380$1,390$1,400$1,410 20182019202020212022 $1,402
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37920.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,397 -
2019 $1,396 -0.1%
2020 $1,361 -2.5%
2021 $1,381 +1.5%
2022 $1,402 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,388
Premium Range
$1,361 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37920

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

  • Compare ZIP 37920 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 37920?
ZIP 37920 (Knoxville, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,402 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #482 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knoxville, TN?
In ZIP 37920, insurers report a 39.7% loss ratio, a 4.24% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37920 compared to the national average?
At $1,402/yr, ZIP 37920 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37920?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 37920 in Tennessee, a rise of 15.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37920 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37920 have ranged from $1,361 to $1,402, with a 5-year average of $1,388. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 37920 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 37920 runs 19% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,402/yr), ranking #482 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.