ZIP 38547 · Smith County

Brush Creek, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38547, Brush Creek, Tennessee.

41.8%
Loss ratio
9.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#161 of 552
Tennessee rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brush Creek, TN (ZIP 38547) runs $1,812/yr on average: the 66th percentile nationally and 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,812
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,812/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.63%
Avg severity: $20,865
Nonrenewal Rate
9.84%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38547 (Brush Creek, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38547 (Brush Creek, TN) pay an average of $1,812 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% above that mark and lands in the 66th national percentile. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38547 is 5% above, ranking #161 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Copperhill (ZIP 37317) at $1,812, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38547 is 41.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.63% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,865. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 9.84% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,741 to $1,844 with a 5-year average of $1,805, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 38547 Compares

vs National Average
$1,812 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,812 vs $1,728
5% above state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38547, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,812
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38547.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,844 -
2019 $1,791 -2.9%
2020 $1,838 +2.6%
2021 $1,741 -5.3%
2022 $1,812 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,805
Premium Range
$1,741 - $1,844
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38547

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 38547?
At the 66th percentile nationally, #161 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38547 (Brush Creek, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,812 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brush Creek, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38547: a claims frequency of 3.63%, a loss ratio of 41.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 9.84%, placing this ZIP in the 66th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38547 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38547 lands in the 66th percentile: its $1,812/yr average is 2% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38547?
Insurers decline to renew 9.84% of policies in ZIP 38547 in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38547 over 5 years?
ZIP 38547 premiums spanned $1,741 to $1,844 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,805. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 38547 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38547 runs 5% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,812/yr), ranking #161 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.