ZIP 38106 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38106, Memphis, Tennessee.

52.9%
Loss ratio
2.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#203 of 552
Tennessee rank
405
Policies

The verdict

At $1,766/yr, Memphis, TN (ZIP 38106) sits in the 64th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 1% below the U.S. average.

$1,766
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,766/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.37%
Avg severity: $8,222
Nonrenewal Rate
2.80%
-0.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38106 (Memphis, TN)

ZIP 38106 (Memphis, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,766 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 405 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38106 in the 64th percentile, 1% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #203 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Alamo (ZIP 38001) at $1,767, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38106 is 52.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,222. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.80%, a drop of 0.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $1,707 to $1,766 with a 5-year average of $1,738, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 38106 Compares

vs National Average
$1,766 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,766 vs $1,728
2% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38106, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780 20182019202020212022 $1,766
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38106.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,737 -
2019 $1,719 -1.0%
2020 $1,759 +2.3%
2021 $1,707 -2.9%
2022 $1,766 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,738
Premium Range
$1,707 - $1,766
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38106

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

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 38106?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38106 (Memphis, TN) averages $1,766 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 64th percentile, #203 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38106: a claims frequency of 11.37%, a loss ratio of 52.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.80%, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38106 compared to the national average?
At $1,766/yr, ZIP 38106 runs 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38106?
Insurers decline to renew 2.80% of policies in ZIP 38106 in Tennessee, a drop of 0.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38106 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38106 runs $1,707-$1,766 (5-year average $1,738). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 38106 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38106 averages $1,766/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #203 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.