ZIP 38037 · Lauderdale County

Gates, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38037, Gates, Tennessee.

35.5%
Loss ratio
1.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#118 of 552
Tennessee rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gates, TN (ZIP 38037) runs $1,863/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,863
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
-3.6%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,863/yr
-3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $30,651
Nonrenewal Rate
1.44%
-56.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38037 (Gates, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38037 (Gates, TN) runs $1,863 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 5% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #118 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Pleasant Shade (ZIP 37145) at $1,862, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38037 is 35.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.16% of policies in ZIP 38037 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,651. Insurers decline to renew 1.44% of policies in ZIP 38037 at expiration, a drop of 56.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38037 have fallen by 3.6%, ranging from $1,773 to $1,933 with a five-year average of $1,844, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 38037 Compares

vs National Average
$1,863 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,863 vs $1,728
8% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38037, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,863
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38037.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,933 -
2019 $1,851 -4.3%
2020 $1,773 -4.2%
2021 $1,799 +1.5%
2022 $1,863 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,844
Premium Range
$1,773 - $1,933
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38037

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 38037?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38037 (Gates, TN) averages $1,863 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 69th percentile, #118 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gates, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38037: a claims frequency of 2.16%, a loss ratio of 35.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.44%, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38037 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38037 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,863/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38037?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38037 is 1.44%, a drop of 56.8% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38037 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38037 runs $1,773-$1,933 (5-year average $1,844). The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38037 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38037 runs 8% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,863/yr), ranking #118 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.