ZIP 38569 · Smith County

Lancaster, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38569, Lancaster, Tennessee.

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

The verdict

ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,689/yr, 60th percentile nationally, 5% below the U.S. norm.

$1,689
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
-15.9%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,689/yr
-15.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
305.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $156,282
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%

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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 38569

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

  • Put ZIP 38569 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 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.

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.