ZIP 38103 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38103, Memphis, Tennessee.

32.6%
Loss ratio
1.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#22 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,781
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38103 (Memphis, TN) homeowners insurance averages $2,426/yr, 87th percentile nationally, 37% above the U.S. norm.

$2,426
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. average
-5.0%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,426/yr
-5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.27%
Avg severity: $15,027
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%
-14.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38103 (Memphis, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38103 (Memphis, TN) at $2,426 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,781 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 40% above that figure, ranking #22 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Rossville (ZIP 38066) at $2,427, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38103 is 32.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,027. 1.79% of ZIP 38103 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38103 premiums fallen 5.0%, spanning $2,391 to $2,554 (five-year average: $2,447), 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 38103 Compares

vs National Average
$2,426 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,426 vs $1,728
40% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38103, 2018–2022

$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,426
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38103.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,554 -
2019 $2,442 -4.4%
2020 $2,425 -0.7%
2021 $2,391 -1.4%
2022 $2,426 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,447
Premium Range
$2,391 - $2,554
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38103

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 38103?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 38103 (Memphis, TN): $2,426/year as of 2022, the 87th national percentile, #22 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38103, insurers report a 32.6% loss ratio, a 5.27% claims frequency, and a 1.79% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38103 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38103 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,426/yr average is 37% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38103?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38103 is 1.79%, a drop of 14.3% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38103 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38103 runs $2,391-$2,554 (5-year average $2,447). The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38103 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38103 averages $2,426/yr, 40% above that figure, ranking #22 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.