ZIP 38115 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38115, Memphis, Tennessee.

48.6%
Loss ratio
2.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#47 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,760
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38115 (Memphis, TN) homeowners insurance averages $2,125/yr, 80th percentile nationally, 20% above the U.S. norm.

$2,125
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,125/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.88%
Avg severity: $9,483
Nonrenewal Rate
2.21%
+14.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38115 (Memphis, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38115 (Memphis, TN) runs $2,125 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,760 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38115 in the 80th percentile, 20% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (above), ranking #47 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Moscow (ZIP 38057) at $2,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38115 shows a 48.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,483. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.21% in this ZIP, a rise of 14.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.6% through 2022, ranging $2,022 to $2,125 with a 5-year average of $2,058, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 38115 Compares

vs National Average
$2,125 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,125 vs $1,728
23% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38115, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,125
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38115.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,051 -
2019 $2,044 -0.3%
2020 $2,048 +0.2%
2021 $2,022 -1.3%
2022 $2,125 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,058
Premium Range
$2,022 - $2,125
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38115

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 38115?
At the 80th percentile nationally, #47 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38115 (Memphis, TN) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,125 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38115: a claims frequency of 10.88%, a loss ratio of 48.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.21%, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38115 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38115 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,125/yr average is 20% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38115?
ZIP 38115 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.21% in Tennessee, a rise of 14.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38115 over 5 years?
ZIP 38115 premiums spanned $2,022 to $2,125 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,058. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38115 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38115 runs 23% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $2,125/yr), ranking #47 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.