ZIP 38618 · Tate County

Coldwater, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38618, Coldwater, Mississippi.

58.3%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#192 of 333
Mississippi rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Coldwater, MS (ZIP 38618) averages $1,857/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally.

$1,857
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,857/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.31%
Avg severity: $17,143
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
+24.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38618 (Coldwater, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 38618 (Coldwater, MS) pay an average of $1,857 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38618 comes in 5% above, the 69th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Mississippi homeowners pay $1,976 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #192 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Raleigh (ZIP 39153) at $1,854, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38618 is 58.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,143. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.16%, a rise of 24.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38618 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,814 to a high of $1,857, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 38618 Compares

vs National Average
$1,857 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,857 vs $1,976
6% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38618, 2018–2022

$1,810$1,820$1,830$1,840$1,850$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,857
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38618.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,849 -
2019 $1,830 -1.0%
2020 $1,814 -0.9%
2021 $1,829 +0.8%
2022 $1,857 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,836
Premium Range
$1,814 - $1,857
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38618

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

  • Put ZIP 38618 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Mississippi's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Mississippi overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 38618?
At the 69th percentile nationally, #192 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38618 (Coldwater, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,857 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Coldwater, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38618: claims frequency (6.31%), loss ratio (58.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.16%), together placing this ZIP at the 69th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38618 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38618 premiums of $1,857/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38618?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 38618 in Mississippi, a rise of 24.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38618 over 5 years?
ZIP 38618 premiums spanned $1,814 to $1,857 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,836. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38618 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38618 averages $1,857/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #192 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi 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.