ZIP 38585 · Van Buren County

Spencer, TN Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38585, Spencer, Tennessee.

7.9%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#252 of 552
Tennessee rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Spencer, TN (ZIP 38585) averages $1,700/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally.

$1,700
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
-7.1%
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)
$1,700/yr
-7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.18%
Avg severity: $6,146
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38585 (Spencer, TN)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38585 (Spencer, TN) runs $1,700 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 4% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Tennessee homeowners pay $1,728 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #252 of 552 tracked ZIPs in Tennessee by premium. The closest-priced peer within Tennessee is Spring Hill (ZIP 37174) at $1,702, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 7.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,146. 1.56% of ZIP 38585 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38585 have fallen by 7.1%, ranging from $1,692 to $1,830 with a five-year average of $1,744, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 38585 Compares

vs National Average
$1,700 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Tennessee Average
$1,700 vs $1,728
2% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38585, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,700
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38585.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,830 -
2019 $1,692 -7.5%
2020 $1,750 +3.4%
2021 $1,748 -0.1%
2022 $1,700 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,744
Premium Range
$1,692 - $1,830
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38585

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 38585?
ZIP 38585 (Spencer, TN) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,700 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #252 of 552 ZIPs in Tennessee). Premiums have changed -7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Spencer, TN?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38585: claims frequency (2.18%), loss ratio (7.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38585 compared to the national average?
At $1,700/yr, ZIP 38585 runs 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38585?
Insurers decline to renew 1.56% of policies in ZIP 38585 in Tennessee.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38585 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38585 runs $1,692-$1,830 (5-year average $1,744). The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 38585 compare to the Tennessee state average?
ZIP 38585 has an average premium of $1,700/yr compared to the Tennessee state average of $1,728/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #252 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.