ZIP 38114 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38114, Memphis, Tennessee.

59.6%
Loss ratio
2.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#141 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,376
Policies

The verdict

At $1,841/yr, Memphis, TN (ZIP 38114) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% above the U.S. average.

$1,841
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
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)
$1,841/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.62%
Avg severity: $8,689
Nonrenewal Rate
2.29%
+7.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38114 (Memphis, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38114 (Memphis, TN) at $1,841 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,376 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38114 comes in 4% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38114 is 7% above, ranking #141 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Memphis (ZIP 38126) at $1,841, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 38114. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 12.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,689. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.29% in this ZIP, a rise of 7.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38114 have risen by 4.4%, ranging from $1,763 to $1,841 with a five-year average of $1,808, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 38114 Compares

vs National Average
$1,841 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,841 vs $1,728
7% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38114, 2018–2022

$1,740$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,841
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38114.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,763 -
2019 $1,805 +2.4%
2020 $1,798 -0.4%
2021 $1,830 +1.7%
2022 $1,841 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,808
Premium Range
$1,763 - $1,841
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38114

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 38114?
ZIP 38114 (Memphis, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,841 per year as of 2022 (68th percentile, #141 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38114: claims frequency (12.62%), loss ratio (59.6%), and nonrenewal rate (2.29%), together placing this ZIP at the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38114 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38114 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,841/yr average is 4% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38114?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38114 is 2.29%, a rise of 7.9% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38114 over 5 years?
ZIP 38114 premiums spanned $1,763 to $1,841 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,808. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38114 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38114 runs 7% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,841/yr), ranking #141 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.