ZIP 38506 · Putnam County

Cookeville, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38506, Cookeville, Tennessee.

32.3%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#351 of 552
Tennessee rank
63
Policies

The verdict

At $1,607/yr, Cookeville, TN (ZIP 38506) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,607
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,607/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.71%
Avg severity: $11,007
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+27.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38506 (Cookeville, TN)

ZIP 38506 (Cookeville, TN) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,607 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 63 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #351 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Lewisburg (ZIP 37091) at $1,606, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38506 is 32.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.71% of policies in ZIP 38506 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,007. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a rise of 27.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38506 costs have risen 6.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,505 to a high of $1,607, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 38506 Compares

vs National Average
$1,607 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,607 vs $1,728
7% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38506, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,607
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38506.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,505 -
2019 $1,515 +0.7%
2020 $1,533 +1.2%
2021 $1,573 +2.6%
2022 $1,607 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,547
Premium Range
$1,505 - $1,607
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38506

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 38506 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 38506?
ZIP 38506 (Cookeville, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,607 per year as of 2022 (54th percentile, #351 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cookeville, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38506: a claims frequency of 4.71%, a loss ratio of 32.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 54th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38506 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38506 lands in the 54th percentile: its $1,607/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38506?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 38506 in Tennessee, a rise of 27.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38506 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38506 have ranged from $1,505 to $1,607, with a 5-year average of $1,547. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38506 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38506 runs 7% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,607/yr), ranking #351 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.