ZIP 38401 · Maury County

Columbia, TN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38401, Columbia, Tennessee averages $1,628/yr.

46.6%
Loss ratio
1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#330 of 552
Tennessee rank
70
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Columbia, TN sits #11,402 nationally on average premium ($1,628) versus #7,288 on nonrenewal rate (1.23%).

$1,628
Avg premium (2022)
#11,402
of 25,593 on premium
#7,288
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
55th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
38401 - Columbia, TN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,628/yr
Avg premium, 45th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
79.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
61.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38401's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,628 Around the middle lower than 45% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 38401. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Tennessee, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 38401; crosshairs: Tennessee averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$889.2$1710.9$2532.7$3354.4$4176.10.0%0.6%1.1%1.7%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 37665 · Kingsport $1,039/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 37818 · Mosheim $1,232/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 37745 · Greeneville $1,282/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 37688 · Shady Valley $1,325/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 37849 · Powell $1,343/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 38558 · Crossville $1,373/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 38551 · Celina $1,401/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 37757 · Jacksboro $1,428/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 38556 · Jamestown $1,451/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37210 · Nashville $1,473/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 37724 · Cumberland Gap $1,496/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 38571 · Crossville $1,508/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 37385 · Tellico Plains $1,530/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 37373 · Sale Creek $1,550/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 38564 · Granville $1,563/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 38464 · Lawrenceburg $1,577/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 37876 · Sevierville $1,589/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 38545 · Bloomington Springs $1,600/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37872 · Sunbright $1,613/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 37160 · Shelbyville $1,624/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 38401 · Columbia (this ZIP) $1,628/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 37416 · Chattanooga $1,632/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 37369 · Reliance $1,646/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 37742 · Greenback $1,656/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 37209 · Nashville $1,669/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 37073 · Greenbrier $1,679/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 38321 · Cedar Grove $1,690/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 38320 · Camden $1,704/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37142 · Palmyra $1,719/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 37146 · Pleasant View $1,726/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37313 · Coalmont $1,740/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 37143 · Pegram $1,762/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 38317 · Bruceton $1,775/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 37191 · Woodlawn $1,788/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 38339 · Guys $1,802/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 38232 · Hornbeak $1,814/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 37095 · Liberty $1,830/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 37203 · Nashville $1,845/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 37033 · Centerville $1,855/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38261 · Union City $1,871/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38581 · Rock Island $1,891/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 38382 · Trenton $1,912/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37153 · Rockvale $1,945/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 37189 · Whites Creek $2,012/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37085 · Lascassas $2,064/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 38128 · Memphis $2,111/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 38111 · Memphis $2,245/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 38103 · Memphis $2,426/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 38138 · Germantown $2,809/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 37350 · Lookout Mountain $4,027/yr · 0.20%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,628/yr
Near-median premium
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.38%
Avg severity: $11,883
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38401 (Columbia, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38401 (Columbia, TN) runs $1,628 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 70 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #330 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Reagan (ZIP 38368) at $1,628, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38401 is 46.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.38% of policies in ZIP 38401 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,883. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.23%, a rise of 13.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38401 have risen by 5.1%, ranging from $1,541 to $1,628 with a five-year average of $1,580, an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Maury County in the upper risk band at 79.3 (Relatively Low): national 79th percentile, #16/95 inside Tennessee, and 51% above the 52.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 61.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 38401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,628 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,628 vs $1,728
6% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38401, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,628
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,549 -
2019 $1,541 -0.5%
2020 $1,576 +2.3%
2021 $1,604 +1.8%
2022 $1,628 +1.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 38401, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,580
Premium Range
$1,541 - $1,628
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Maury County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38401 via FIPS 47119. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
79.3
Relatively Low · 79th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 95 Tennessee counties · state mean 52.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $11,661,984

Social Vulnerability Index 24.1 · Community Resilience 61.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Tennessee NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Maury County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 38401: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Tennessee. County hazard context (Maury, NRI 79.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,628/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.23% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 38401?
ZIP 38401 (Columbia, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,628 per year as of 2022 (55th percentile, #330 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbia, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38401: a claims frequency of 6.38%, a loss ratio of 46.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.23%, placing this ZIP in the 55th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38401 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38401 lands in the 55th percentile: its $1,628/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38401?
Insurers decline to renew 1.23% of policies in ZIP 38401 in Tennessee, a rise of 13.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38401 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38401 have ranged from $1,541 to $1,628, with a 5-year average of $1,580. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 38401 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38401 has an average premium of $1,628/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #330 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38401?
County NRI 79.3 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 38401 via Maury County FIPS 47119. In-state rank #16 of 95; national percentile 79th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 38401

This ZIP's premiums run at the 55th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.