ZIP 38002 · Shelby County

Arlington, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38002, Arlington, Tennessee.

38.9%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 552
Tennessee rank
129
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Arlington, TN (ZIP 38002) runs $2,322/yr on average: the 85th percentile nationally and 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,322
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,322/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.40%
Avg severity: $14,110
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
-10.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38002 (Arlington, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38002 (Arlington, TN) runs $2,322 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 129 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38002 comes in 31% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 34% (above), ranking #28 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Duck River (ZIP 38454) at $2,322, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38002 is 38.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.40% of policies in ZIP 38002 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,110. 1.14% of ZIP 38002 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 10.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38002 premiums risen 5.8%, spanning $2,194 to $2,322 (five-year average: $2,248), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 38002 Compares

vs National Average
$2,322 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,322 vs $1,728
34% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38002, 2018–2022

$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,322
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38002.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,194 -
2019 $2,203 +0.4%
2020 $2,236 +1.5%
2021 $2,285 +2.2%
2022 $2,322 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,248
Premium Range
$2,194 - $2,322
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38002

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 38002?
At the 85th percentile nationally, #28 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38002 (Arlington, TN) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,322 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arlington, TN?
In ZIP 38002, insurers report a 38.9% loss ratio, a 6.40% claims frequency, and a 1.14% nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38002 compared to the national average?
At $2,322/yr, ZIP 38002 runs 31% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38002?
ZIP 38002 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in Tennessee, a drop of 10.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38002 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38002 runs $2,194-$2,322 (5-year average $2,248). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 38002 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38002 has an average premium of $2,322/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 34% above the state average, ranking #28 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.