ZIP 38481 · Lawrence County

Saint Joseph, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38481, Saint Joseph, Tennessee.

105.1%
Loss ratio
2.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#471 of 552
Tennessee rank
29
Policies

The verdict

Saint Joseph, TN (ZIP 38481) averages $1,429/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally.

$1,429
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
-6.9%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,429/yr
-6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.26%
Avg severity: $18,191
Nonrenewal Rate
2.75%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38481 (Saint Joseph, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38481 (Saint Joseph, TN) runs $1,429 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 29 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38481 in the 41st percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38481 is 17% below, ranking #471 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Knoxville (ZIP 37923) at $1,430, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 105.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,191. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.75% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38481 have fallen by 6.9%, ranging from $1,429 to $1,535 with a five-year average of $1,479, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 38481 Compares

vs National Average
$1,429 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,429 vs $1,728
17% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38481, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,429
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38481.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,535 -
2019 $1,467 -4.4%
2020 $1,491 +1.7%
2021 $1,471 -1.3%
2022 $1,429 -2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,479
Premium Range
$1,429 - $1,535
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38481

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 38481?
ZIP 38481 (Saint Joseph, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,429 per year as of 2022 (41st percentile, #471 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Joseph, TN?
Insurers in ZIP 38481 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 105.1%, alongside a claims frequency of 8.26% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.75%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38481 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38481 lands in the 41st percentile: its $1,429/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38481?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38481 is 2.75% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38481 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38481 have ranged from $1,429 to $1,535, with a 5-year average of $1,479. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38481 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38481 has an average premium of $1,429/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #471 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.