ZIP 38392 · Madison County

Mercer, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38392, Mercer, Tennessee.

85.5%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#53 of 552
Tennessee rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Mercer, TN (ZIP 38392) averages $2,095/yr for homeowners insurance, 18% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally.

$2,095
Avg premium (2022)
+18%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
79th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,095/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.07%
Avg severity: $9,914
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38392 (Mercer, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38392 (Mercer, TN) pay an average of $2,095 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38392 comes in 18% above, the 79th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 21% above that figure, ranking #53 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Grand Junction (ZIP 38039) at $2,094, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.5%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 38392. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 18.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,914. 1.20% of ZIP 38392 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38392 have risen by 6.2%, ranging from $1,823 to $2,095 with a five-year average of $1,976, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 38392 Compares

vs National Average
$2,095 vs $1,776
18% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$2,095 vs $1,728
21% above state avg
National Percentile
79th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38392, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,095
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38392.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,972 -
2019 $1,823 -7.6%
2020 $1,975 +8.3%
2021 $2,014 +2.0%
2022 $2,095 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,976
Premium Range
$1,823 - $2,095
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38392

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 38392?
ZIP 38392 (Mercer, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,095 per year as of 2022 (79th percentile, #53 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mercer, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38392: claims frequency (18.07%), loss ratio (85.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 79th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38392 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38392 lands in the 79th percentile: its $2,095/yr average is 18% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38392?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38392 is 1.20% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38392 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38392 have ranged from $1,823 to $2,095, with a 5-year average of $1,976. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 38392 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38392 has an average premium of $2,095/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average, ranking #53 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.