ZIP 37931 · Knox County

Knoxville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37931, Knoxville, Tennessee.

39.3%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#467 of 552
Tennessee rank
351
Policies

The verdict

At $1,442/yr, Knoxville, TN (ZIP 37931) sits in the 42nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,442
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
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)
$1,442/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.52%
Avg severity: $10,262
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
-3.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37931 (Knoxville, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 37931 (Knoxville, TN) runs $1,442 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 351 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 37931 in the 42nd percentile, 19% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #467 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Oak Ridge (ZIP 37830) at $1,443, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 37931. About 5.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,262. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.85%, a drop of 3.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 37931 have risen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,399 to $1,442 with a five-year average of $1,420, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 37931 Compares

vs National Average
$1,442 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,442 vs $1,728
17% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37931, 2018–2022

$1,390$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,442
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37931.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,425 -
2019 $1,417 -0.6%
2020 $1,399 -1.2%
2021 $1,418 +1.3%
2022 $1,442 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,420
Premium Range
$1,399 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37931

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

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 37931?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 37931 (Knoxville, TN) averages $1,442 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #467 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knoxville, TN?
In ZIP 37931, insurers report a 39.3% loss ratio, a 5.52% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37931 compared to the national average?
At $1,442/yr, ZIP 37931 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37931?
Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 37931 in Tennessee, a drop of 3.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37931 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 37931 have ranged from $1,399 to $1,442, with a 5-year average of $1,420. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37931 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37931 averages $1,442/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #467 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.