ZIP 38556 · Fentress County

Jamestown, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38556, Jamestown, Tennessee.

21.9%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#463 of 552
Tennessee rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38556 (Jamestown, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,451/yr, 43rd percentile nationally, 18% below the U.S. norm.

$1,451
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,451/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $9,197
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+83.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38556 (Jamestown, TN)

Homeowners in ZIP 38556 (Jamestown, TN) pay an average of $1,451 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 18% below that mark and lands in the 43rd national percentile. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #463 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Maynardville (ZIP 37807) at $1,450, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38556 is 21.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.45% of policies in ZIP 38556 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,197. Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 38556 at expiration, a rise of 83.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38556 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,436 to $1,453 (five-year average: $1,445), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 38556 Compares

vs National Average
$1,451 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,451 vs $1,728
16% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38556, 2018–2022

$1,435$1,440$1,445$1,450$1,455 20182019202020212022 $1,451
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,436 -
2019 $1,447 +0.8%
2020 $1,438 -0.6%
2021 $1,453 +1.0%
2022 $1,451 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,445
Premium Range
$1,436 - $1,453
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38556

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

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 38556?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38556 (Jamestown, TN) averages $1,451 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 43rd percentile, #463 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jamestown, TN?
In ZIP 38556, insurers report a 21.9% loss ratio, a 3.45% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 43rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38556 compared to the national average?
At $1,451/yr, ZIP 38556 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38556 is 1.01%, a rise of 83.9% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38556 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38556 runs $1,436-$1,453 (5-year average $1,445). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38556 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38556 runs 16% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,451/yr), ranking #463 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.