ZIP 38141 · Shelby County

Memphis, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38141, Memphis, Tennessee.

57.5%
Loss ratio
2.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#75 of 552
Tennessee rank
1,110
Policies

The verdict

At $1,985/yr, Memphis, TN (ZIP 38141) sits in the 75th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,985
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,985/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.98%
Avg severity: $14,294
Nonrenewal Rate
2.21%
+46.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38141 (Memphis, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38141 (Memphis, TN) pay an average of $1,985 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,110 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38141 in the 75th percentile, 12% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 15% above that figure, ranking #75 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Wartrace (ZIP 37183) at $1,984, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 57.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 7.98% of policies in ZIP 38141 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,294. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.21% in this ZIP, a rise of 46.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38141 have fallen by 0.7%, ranging from $1,948 to $1,999 with a five-year average of $1,971, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 38141 Compares

vs National Average
$1,985 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,985 vs $1,728
15% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38141, 2018–2022

$1,940$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020 20182019202020212022 $1,985
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38141.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,999 -
2019 $1,962 -1.9%
2020 $1,948 -0.7%
2021 $1,962 +0.7%
2022 $1,985 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,971
Premium Range
$1,948 - $1,999
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38141

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

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 38141?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38141 (Memphis, TN) averages $1,985 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #75 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Memphis, TN?
In ZIP 38141, insurers report a 57.5% loss ratio, a 7.98% claims frequency, and a 2.21% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38141 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38141 premiums of $1,985/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38141?
Insurers decline to renew 2.21% of policies in ZIP 38141 in Tennessee, a rise of 46.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38141 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38141 have ranged from $1,948 to $1,999, with a 5-year average of $1,971. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 38141 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38141 runs 15% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,985/yr), ranking #75 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.