ZIP 38574 · Putnam County

Monterey, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38574, Monterey, Tennessee.

36.4%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 552
Tennessee rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Monterey, TN (ZIP 38574) runs $1,626/yr on average: the 55th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,626
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,626/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.83%
Avg severity: $20,868
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
+13.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38574 (Monterey, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38574 (Monterey, TN) runs $1,626 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38574 comes in 8% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Tennessee statewide average is $1,728 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #331 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Unionville (ZIP 37180) at $1,625, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38574 is 36.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,868. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.73% in this ZIP, a rise of 13.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.4% through 2022, ranging $1,573 to $1,650 with a 5-year average of $1,604, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 38574 Compares

vs National Average
$1,626 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,626 vs $1,728
6% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38574, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,626
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38574.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,573 -
2019 $1,578 +0.4%
2020 $1,593 +1.0%
2021 $1,650 +3.6%
2022 $1,626 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,604
Premium Range
$1,573 - $1,650
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38574

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 38574?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38574 (Monterey, TN) averages $1,626 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #331 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Monterey, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38574: claims frequency (2.83%), loss ratio (36.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.73%), together placing this ZIP at the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38574 compared to the national average?
At $1,626/yr, ZIP 38574 runs 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38574?
ZIP 38574 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.73% in Tennessee, a rise of 13.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38574 over 5 years?
ZIP 38574 premiums spanned $1,573 to $1,650 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,604. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38574 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38574 runs 6% below the Tennessee state average ($1,728/yr vs this ZIP's $1,626/yr), ranking #331 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.