ZIP 38079 · Lake County

Tiptonville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38079, Tiptonville, Tennessee.

94.8%
Loss ratio
3.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#136 of 552
Tennessee rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $1,848/yr, Tiptonville, TN (ZIP 38079) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% above the U.S. average.

$1,848
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,848/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
94.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.48%
Avg severity: $11,313
Nonrenewal Rate
3.23%
+10.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38079 (Tiptonville, TN)

ZIP 38079 (Tiptonville, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,848 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38079 comes in 4% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 7% above, ranking #136 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Cunningham (ZIP 37052) at $1,846, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 94.8%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 15.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,313. Insurers decline to renew 3.23% of policies in ZIP 38079 at expiration, a rise of 10.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38079 premiums fallen 0.2%, spanning $1,785 to $1,925 (five-year average: $1,840), 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 38079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,848 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,848 vs $1,728
7% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38079, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,848
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,852 -
2019 $1,793 -3.2%
2020 $1,785 -0.4%
2021 $1,925 +7.8%
2022 $1,848 -4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,840
Premium Range
$1,785 - $1,925
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38079

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

  • Put ZIP 38079 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 38079?
ZIP 38079 (Tiptonville, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,848 per year as of 2022 (68th percentile, #136 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tiptonville, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38079: a claims frequency of 15.48%, a loss ratio of 94.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.23%, placing this ZIP in the 68th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38079 compared to the national average?
At $1,848/yr, ZIP 38079 runs 4% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38079?
Insurers decline to renew 3.23% of policies in ZIP 38079 in Tennessee, a rise of 10.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38079 over 5 years?
ZIP 38079 premiums spanned $1,785 to $1,925 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,840. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38079 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38079 runs 7% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,848/yr), ranking #136 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.