ZIP 38569 · Smith County

Lancaster, TN Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38569, Lancaster, Tennessee averages $1,689/yr.

305.1%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#262 of 552
Tennessee rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN) is #10,344 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #8,631 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,689
Avg premium (2022)
#10,344
of 25,593 on premium
#8,631
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
60th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
38569 - Lancaster, TN

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,689/yr
Avg premium, 40th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
18.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
40.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38569's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,689 Around the middle lower than 40% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 38569. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Tennessee, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 38569; crosshairs: Tennessee averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$889.2$1710.9$2532.7$3354.4$4176.10.0%0.6%1.1%1.7%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 37665 · Kingsport $1,039/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 37818 · Mosheim $1,232/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 37745 · Greeneville $1,282/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 37688 · Shady Valley $1,325/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 37849 · Powell $1,343/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 38558 · Crossville $1,373/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 38551 · Celina $1,401/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 37757 · Jacksboro $1,428/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 38556 · Jamestown $1,451/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37210 · Nashville $1,473/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 37724 · Cumberland Gap $1,496/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 38571 · Crossville $1,508/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 37385 · Tellico Plains $1,530/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 37373 · Sale Creek $1,550/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 38564 · Granville $1,563/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 38464 · Lawrenceburg $1,577/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 37876 · Sevierville $1,589/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 38545 · Bloomington Springs $1,600/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37872 · Sunbright $1,613/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 37160 · Shelbyville $1,624/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 37416 · Chattanooga $1,632/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 37369 · Reliance $1,646/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 37742 · Greenback $1,656/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 37209 · Nashville $1,669/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 37073 · Greenbrier $1,679/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 38569 · Lancaster (this ZIP) $1,689/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 38321 · Cedar Grove $1,690/yr · 1.90%
  • ZIP 38320 · Camden $1,704/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 37142 · Palmyra $1,719/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 37146 · Pleasant View $1,726/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37313 · Coalmont $1,740/yr · 2.03%
  • ZIP 37143 · Pegram $1,762/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 38317 · Bruceton $1,775/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 37191 · Woodlawn $1,788/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 38339 · Guys $1,802/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 38232 · Hornbeak $1,814/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 37095 · Liberty $1,830/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 37203 · Nashville $1,845/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 37033 · Centerville $1,855/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38261 · Union City $1,871/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 38581 · Rock Island $1,891/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 38382 · Trenton $1,912/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 37153 · Rockvale $1,945/yr · 1.74%
  • ZIP 37189 · Whites Creek $2,012/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 37085 · Lascassas $2,064/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 38128 · Memphis $2,111/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 38111 · Memphis $2,245/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 38103 · Memphis $2,426/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 38138 · Germantown $2,809/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 37350 · Lookout Mountain $4,027/yr · 0.20%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,689/yr
Near-median premium
-15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
305.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $156,282
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
Near-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN) at $1,689 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38569 in the 60th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Tennessee's average of $1,728, ZIP 38569 is 2% below, ranking #262 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Minor Hill (ZIP 38473) at $1,688, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 305.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 38569. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $156,282. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 15.9% through 2022, ranging $1,689 to $2,009 with a 5-year average of $1,811, an annualized rate of -4.2% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Smith County: 18.8 (Very Low), 19th percentile nationally, #83/95 in Tennessee (64% below 52.5). Hazard label: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 40.7. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 38569 Compares

vs National Average
$1,689 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,689 vs $1,728
2% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38569, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,689
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38569.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,009 -
2019 $1,831 -8.8%
2020 $1,800 -1.7%
2021 $1,727 -4.0%
2022 $1,689 -2.2%

2018-2022: premiums easing -4.2%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,811
Premium Range
$1,689 - $2,009
Annual Change Rate
-4.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Smith County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38569 via FIPS 47159. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
18.8
Very Low · 19th national percentile
In-state county rank
#83
of 95 Tennessee counties · state mean 52.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,707,688

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 40.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Tennessee NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Tennessee for ZIP 38569

Cross-state peers for ZIP 38569: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Tennessee. County hazard context (Smith, NRI 18.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,689/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.10% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 38569?
At the 60th percentile nationally, #262 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee, ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,689 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -15.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lancaster, TN?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 38569: a claims frequency of 3.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.10%, against a loss ratio above 100% (305.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38569 compared to the national average?
At $1,689/yr, ZIP 38569 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38569?
ZIP 38569 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.10% in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38569 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38569 have ranged from $1,689 to $2,009, with a 5-year average of $1,811. The annualized change rate is -4.2% per year.
How does ZIP 38569 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38569 averages $1,689/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #262 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38569?
Smith County scores 18.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 19th percentile nationally and #83 of 95 Tennessee counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 38569

This ZIP's premiums run at the 60th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.