ZIP 38111 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38111, Memphis, Tennessee.

68.5%
Loss ratio
1.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,628
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38111 (Memphis, TN) homeowners insurance averages $2,245/yr, 83rd percentile nationally, 26% above the U.S. norm.

$2,245
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,245/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
68.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.24%
Avg severity: $11,609
Nonrenewal Rate
1.71%
+3.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38111 (Memphis, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38111 (Memphis, TN) runs $2,245 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,628 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38111 comes in 26% above, the 83rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 30% above, ranking #35 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Cordova (ZIP 38018) at $2,246, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38111 is 68.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 13.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,609. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.71%, a rise of 3.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38111 have risen by 2.7%, ranging from $2,184 to $2,245 with a five-year average of $2,199, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 38111 Compares

vs National Average
$2,245 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,245 vs $1,728
30% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38111, 2018–2022

$2,180$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260 20182019202020212022 $2,245
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38111.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,186 -
2019 $2,188 +0.1%
2020 $2,184 -0.2%
2021 $2,191 +0.3%
2022 $2,245 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,199
Premium Range
$2,184 - $2,245
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38111

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 38111?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #35 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38111 (Memphis, TN) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,245 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38111, insurers report a 68.5% loss ratio, a 13.24% claims frequency, and a 1.71% nonrenewal rate, the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38111 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38111 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,245/yr average is 26% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38111?
Insurers decline to renew 1.71% of policies in ZIP 38111 in Tennessee, a rise of 3.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38111 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38111 runs $2,184-$2,245 (5-year average $2,199). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 38111 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38111 runs 30% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $2,245/yr), ranking #35 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.