ZIP 38116 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38116, Memphis, Tennessee.

56.3%
Loss ratio
2.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#45 of 552
Tennessee rank
820
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38116 (Memphis, TN) homeowners insurance averages $2,147/yr, 80th percentile nationally, 21% above the U.S. norm.

$2,147
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
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)
$2,147/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.92%
Avg severity: $9,359
Nonrenewal Rate
2.16%
-20.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38116 (Memphis, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38116 (Memphis, TN) pay an average of $2,147 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 820 reported policies. That is 21% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 24% above that figure, ranking #45 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.

At a loss ratio of 56.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 12.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,359. 2.16% of ZIP 38116 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 20.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38116 have risen by 1.2%, ranging from $2,049 to $2,147 with a five-year average of $2,099, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 38116 Compares

vs National Average
$2,147 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,147 vs $1,728
24% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38116, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,147
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38116.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,121 -
2019 $2,088 -1.6%
2020 $2,049 -1.9%
2021 $2,089 +1.9%
2022 $2,147 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,099
Premium Range
$2,049 - $2,147
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38116

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 38116?
At the 80th percentile nationally, #45 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38116 (Memphis, TN) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,147 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38116, insurers report a 56.3% loss ratio, a 12.92% claims frequency, and a 2.16% nonrenewal rate, the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38116 compared to the national average?
At $2,147/yr, ZIP 38116 runs 21% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38116?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38116 is 2.16%, a drop of 20.5% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38116 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38116 runs $2,049-$2,147 (5-year average $2,099). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38116 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38116 has an average premium of $2,147/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 24% above the state average, ranking #45 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.