ZIP 38583 · White County

Sparta, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38583, Sparta, Tennessee.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#435 of 552
Tennessee rank
25
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38583 (Sparta, TN) homeowners insurance averages $1,500/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,500
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,500/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.20%
Avg severity: $11,633
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+49.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38583 (Sparta, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38583 (Sparta, TN) runs $1,500 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 25 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally. Compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #435 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Sweetwater (ZIP 37874) at $1,499, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 40.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,633. Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 38583 at expiration, a rise of 49.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38583 premiums risen 3.5%, spanning $1,449 to $1,500 (five-year average: $1,474), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 38583 Compares

vs National Average
$1,500 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,500 vs $1,728
13% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38583, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520 20182019202020212022 $1,500
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38583.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,449 -
2019 $1,468 +1.4%
2020 $1,459 -0.6%
2021 $1,494 +2.4%
2022 $1,500 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,474
Premium Range
$1,449 - $1,500
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38583

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 38583?
ZIP 38583 (Sparta, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,500 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #435 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sparta, TN?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38583: a claims frequency of 5.20%, a loss ratio of 40.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.96%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38583 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38583 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,500/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38583?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38583 is 0.96%, a rise of 49.7% over the past 5 years in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38583 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38583 have ranged from $1,449 to $1,500, with a 5-year average of $1,474. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38583 compare to the Tennessee state average?
The Tennessee state average is $1,728/yr; ZIP 38583 averages $1,500/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #435 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.