ZIP 38108 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38108, Memphis, Tennessee.

65.8%
Loss ratio
3.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#279 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,032
Policies

The verdict

At $1,676/yr, Memphis, TN (ZIP 38108) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,676
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+6.6%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,676/yr
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.87%
Avg severity: $11,174
Nonrenewal Rate
3.58%
+105.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38108 (Memphis, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38108 (Memphis, TN) runs $1,676 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,032 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #279 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Tennessee Ridge (ZIP 37178) at $1,676, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38108 shows a 65.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.87% of policies in ZIP 38108 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,174. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.58%, a rise of 105.9% 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 6.6% through 2022, ranging $1,544 to $1,676 with a 5-year average of $1,594, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 38108 Compares

vs National Average
$1,676 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,676 vs $1,728
3% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38108, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,676
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38108.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,572 -
2019 $1,544 -1.8%
2020 $1,586 +2.7%
2021 $1,590 +0.3%
2022 $1,676 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,594
Premium Range
$1,544 - $1,676
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38108

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 38108?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #279 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38108 (Memphis, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,676 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38108: claims frequency (9.87%), loss ratio (65.8%), and nonrenewal rate (3.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38108 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38108 premiums of $1,676/yr are 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38108?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38108 is 3.58%, a rise of 105.9% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38108 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38108 runs $1,544-$1,676 (5-year average $1,594). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38108 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38108 averages $1,676/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #279 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.