ZIP 38257 · Obion County

South Fulton, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38257, South Fulton, Tennessee.

48.3%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#113 of 552
Tennessee rank
31
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38257 (South Fulton, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,881/yr, 70th percentile nationally, 6% above the U.S. norm.

$1,881
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,881/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.54%
Avg severity: $10,648
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
+513.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38257 (South Fulton, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38257 (South Fulton, TN) at $1,881 per year for 2022 across approximately 31 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38257 is 9% above, ranking #113 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Trezevant (ZIP 38258) at $1,881, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 48.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 38257. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,648. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.22% in this ZIP, a rise of 513.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38257 premiums fallen 2.2%, spanning $1,819 to $1,933 (five-year average: $1,889), 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 38257 Compares

vs National Average
$1,881 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,881 vs $1,728
9% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38257, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,881
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38257.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,922 -
2019 $1,933 +0.5%
2020 $1,819 -5.9%
2021 $1,892 +4.0%
2022 $1,881 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,889
Premium Range
$1,819 - $1,933
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38257

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 38257?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38257 (South Fulton, TN) averages $1,881 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 70th percentile, #113 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Fulton, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38257: claims frequency (8.54%), loss ratio (48.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.22%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38257 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38257 premiums of $1,881/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38257?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38257 is 1.22%, a rise of 513.4% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38257 over 5 years?
ZIP 38257 premiums spanned $1,819 to $1,933 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,889. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38257 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38257 averages $1,881/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #113 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.