ZIP 38134 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38134, Memphis, Tennessee.

59.5%
Loss ratio
1.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#175 of 552
Tennessee rank
870
Policies

The verdict

Memphis, TN (ZIP 38134) averages $1,799/yr for homeowners insurance, 1% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally.

$1,799
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,799/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.88%
Avg severity: $10,831
Nonrenewal Rate
1.74%
+54.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38134 (Memphis, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38134 (Memphis, TN) runs $1,799 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 870 reported policies. That is 1% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #175 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Christiana (ZIP 37037) at $1,799, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38134 shows a 59.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.88% of policies in ZIP 38134 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,831. Insurers decline to renew 1.74% of policies in ZIP 38134 at expiration, a rise of 54.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,758 to $1,799 with a 5-year average of $1,772, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 38134 Compares

vs National Average
$1,799 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,799 vs $1,728
4% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38134, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,760$1,770$1,780$1,790$1,800$1,810 20182019202020212022 $1,799
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38134.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,767 -
2019 $1,758 -0.5%
2020 $1,761 +0.1%
2021 $1,777 +1.0%
2022 $1,799 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,772
Premium Range
$1,758 - $1,799
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38134

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 38134?
At the 66th percentile nationally, #175 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38134 (Memphis, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,799 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38134: claims frequency (9.88%), loss ratio (59.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38134 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38134 lands in the 66th percentile: its $1,799/yr average is 1% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38134?
ZIP 38134 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.74% in Tennessee, a rise of 54.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38134 over 5 years?
ZIP 38134 premiums spanned $1,758 to $1,799 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,772. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 38134 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38134 averages $1,799/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #175 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.