ZIP 38560 · Smith County

Elmwood, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38560, Elmwood, Tennessee.

28.8%
Loss ratio
3.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#90 of 552
Tennessee rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Elmwood, TN (ZIP 38560) averages $1,920/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally.

$1,920
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+17.3%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,920/yr
+17.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.47%
Avg severity: $10,115
Nonrenewal Rate
3.13%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38560 (Elmwood, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38560 (Elmwood, TN) runs $1,920 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38560 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #90 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Louisville (ZIP 37777) at $1,916, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38560 is 28.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,115. Insurers decline to renew 3.13% of policies in ZIP 38560 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38560 premiums risen 17.3%, spanning $1,637 to $1,920 (five-year average: $1,771), an annualized rate of +4.1% 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 38560 Compares

vs National Average
$1,920 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,920 vs $1,728
11% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38560, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38560.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,637 -
2019 $1,776 +8.5%
2020 $1,688 -4.9%
2021 $1,832 +8.5%
2022 $1,920 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,771
Premium Range
$1,637 - $1,920
Annual Change Rate
+4.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38560

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

  • Compare ZIP 38560 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Tennessee's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 38560?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #90 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38560 (Elmwood, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,920 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +17.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elmwood, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38560: a claims frequency of 5.47%, a loss ratio of 28.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.13%, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38560 compared to the national average?
At $1,920/yr, ZIP 38560 runs 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38560?
ZIP 38560 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.13% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38560 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38560 runs $1,637-$1,920 (5-year average $1,771). The annualized change rate is +4.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38560 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38560 runs 11% above the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,920/yr), ranking #90 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.