ZIP 38119 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38119, Memphis, Tennessee.

55.5%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 552
Tennessee rank
975
Policies

The verdict

Memphis, TN (ZIP 38119) averages $2,485/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally.

$2,485
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,485/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.70%
Avg severity: $15,869
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
-43.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38119 (Memphis, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38119 (Memphis, TN) pay an average of $2,485 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 975 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38119 in the 89th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 44% (above), ranking #17 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Nashville (ZIP 37204) at $2,472, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38119 is 55.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 8.70% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,869. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.89% in this ZIP, a drop of 43.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38119 have risen by 5.4%, ranging from $2,337 to $2,485 with a five-year average of $2,382, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 38119 Compares

vs National Average
$2,485 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,485 vs $1,728
44% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38119, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,485
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38119.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,358 -
2019 $2,337 -0.9%
2020 $2,345 +0.3%
2021 $2,386 +1.7%
2022 $2,485 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,382
Premium Range
$2,337 - $2,485
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38119

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

  • Compare ZIP 38119 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Tennessee's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Tennessee overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 38119?
ZIP 38119 (Memphis, TN) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,485 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #17 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38119, insurers report a 55.5% loss ratio, a 8.70% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38119 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38119 premiums of $2,485/yr are 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38119?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38119 is 0.89%, a drop of 43.6% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38119 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38119 have ranged from $2,337 to $2,485, with a 5-year average of $2,382. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38119 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38119 runs 44% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $2,485/yr), ranking #17 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.