ZIP 37934 · Knox County

Knoxville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 37934, Knoxville, Tennessee.

34.9%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#114 of 552
Tennessee rank
532
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Knoxville, TN (ZIP 37934) runs $1,877/yr on average: the 70th percentile nationally and 6% above the U.S. average.

$1,877
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,877/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $17,146
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-5.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 37934 (Knoxville, TN)

ZIP 37934 (Knoxville, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,877 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 532 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 37934 is 9% above, ranking #114 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is South Fulton (ZIP 38257) at $1,881, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 34.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,146. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.76% in this ZIP, a drop of 5.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.5% through 2022, ranging $1,780 to $1,877 with a 5-year average of $1,816, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 37934 Compares

vs National Average
$1,877 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,877 vs $1,728
9% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 37934, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,877
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 37934.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,780 -
2019 $1,790 +0.6%
2020 $1,790 +0.0%
2021 $1,843 +2.9%
2022 $1,877 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,816
Premium Range
$1,780 - $1,877
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 37934

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 37934?
ZIP 37934 (Knoxville, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,877 per year as of 2022 (70th percentile, #114 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Knoxville, TN?
In ZIP 37934, insurers report a 34.9% loss ratio, a 3.83% claims frequency, and a 0.76% nonrenewal rate, the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 37934 compared to the national average?
At $1,877/yr, ZIP 37934 runs 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 37934?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 37934 in Tennessee, a drop of 5.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 37934 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 37934 runs $1,780-$1,877 (5-year average $1,816). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 37934 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 37934 averages $1,877/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #114 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.