ZIP 38127 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38127, Memphis, Tennessee.

75.5%
Loss ratio
2.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#133 of 552
Tennessee rank
464
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38127 (Memphis, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,850/yr, 69th percentile nationally, 4% above the U.S. norm.

$1,850
Avg premium (2022)
+4%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,850/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.42%
Avg severity: $12,229
Nonrenewal Rate
2.33%
-25.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38127 (Memphis, TN)

ZIP 38127 (Memphis, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,850 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 464 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% above that mark and lands in the 69th national percentile. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #133 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Troy (ZIP 38260) at $1,850, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 75.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,229. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.33% in this ZIP, a drop of 25.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38127 costs have risen 2.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,795 to a high of $1,850, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 38127 Compares

vs National Average
$1,850 vs $1,776
4% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,850 vs $1,728
7% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38127, 2018–2022

$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,850
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38127.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,805 -
2019 $1,808 +0.2%
2020 $1,795 -0.8%
2021 $1,837 +2.3%
2022 $1,850 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,819
Premium Range
$1,795 - $1,850
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38127

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 38127 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Tennessee compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 38127?
ZIP 38127 (Memphis, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,850 per year as of 2022 (69th percentile, #133 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38127, insurers report a 75.5% loss ratio, a 11.42% claims frequency, and a 2.33% nonrenewal rate, the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38127 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38127 lands in the 69th percentile: its $1,850/yr average is 4% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38127?
ZIP 38127 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.33% in Tennessee, a drop of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38127 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38127 have ranged from $1,795 to $1,850, with a 5-year average of $1,819. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38127 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38127 averages $1,850/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #133 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.