ZIP 38486 · Lawrence County

Westpoint, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38486, Westpoint, Tennessee.

374.7%
Loss ratio
3.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#376 of 552
Tennessee rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Westpoint, TN (ZIP 38486) runs $1,581/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,581
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,581/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
374.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.59%
Avg severity: $129,127
Nonrenewal Rate
3.67%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38486 (Westpoint, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38486 (Westpoint, TN) runs $1,581 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 5 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38486 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #376 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Lyles (ZIP 37098) at $1,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38486 shows a 374.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $129,127. Insurers decline to renew 3.67% of policies in ZIP 38486 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38486 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,458 to $1,581 with a five-year average of $1,540, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 38486 Compares

vs National Average
$1,581 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,581 vs $1,728
9% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38486, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38486.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,458 -
2019 $1,527 +4.8%
2020 $1,560 +2.2%
2021 $1,577 +1.1%
2022 $1,581 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,540
Premium Range
$1,458 - $1,581
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38486

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

  • Put ZIP 38486 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Tennessee compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Tennessee overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 38486?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #376 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38486 (Westpoint, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,581 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westpoint, TN?
Insurers in ZIP 38486 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 374.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.59% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.67%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38486 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38486 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,581/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38486?
ZIP 38486 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.67% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38486 over 5 years?
ZIP 38486 premiums spanned $1,458 to $1,581 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,540. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 38486 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38486 runs 9% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,581/yr), ranking #376 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.