ZIP 38120 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38120, Memphis, Tennessee.

52.2%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 552
Tennessee rank
569
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38120) runs $3,455/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 95% above the U.S. average.

$3,455
Avg premium (2022)
+95%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,455/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.39%
Avg severity: $15,837
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
+13.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38120 (Memphis, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38120 (Memphis, TN) pay an average of $3,455 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 569 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38120 comes in 95% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 100% (above), ranking #6 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Germantown (ZIP 38139) at $3,593, 4% above this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38120 shows a 52.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,837. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.02%, a rise of 13.7% 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 38120 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $3,283 to $3,455 with a five-year average of $3,364, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 38120 Compares

vs National Average
$3,455 vs $1,776
95% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$3,455 vs $1,728
100% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38120, 2018–2022

$3,250$3,300$3,350$3,400$3,450$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,455
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38120.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,349 -
2019 $3,283 -2.0%
2020 $3,342 +1.8%
2021 $3,391 +1.5%
2022 $3,455 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,364
Premium Range
$3,283 - $3,455
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38120

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 38120?
ZIP 38120 (Memphis, TN) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,455 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #6 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38120: a claims frequency of 11.39%, a loss ratio of 52.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38120 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38120 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,455/yr average is 95% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38120?
Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 38120 in Tennessee, a rise of 13.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38120 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38120 runs $3,283-$3,455 (5-year average $3,364). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38120 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38120 runs 100% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $3,455/yr), ranking #6 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.