ZIP 38651 · DeSoto County

Nesbit, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38651, Nesbit, Mississippi averages $2,004/yr.

43.6%
Loss ratio
1.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#133 of 333
Mississippi rank
83
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Nesbit, MS (ZIP 38651) ranks #6,304 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,004/yr) but #7,152 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.24%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,004
Avg premium (2022)
#6,304
of 25,593 on premium
#7,152
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
75th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
26/100
38651 - Nesbit, MS

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,004/yr
Avg premium, 25th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
89.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
42.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38651's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,004 Around the middle lower than 25% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 38651. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Mississippi, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 38651; crosshairs: Mississippi averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1284.5$1892.8$2501.1$3109.5$3717.80%1.6%3.3%4.9%6.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 39358 · Scooba $1,395/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 38828 · Blue Springs $1,487/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 39752 · Mathiston $1,509/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 39067 · Ethel $1,534/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 38865 · Rienzi $1,556/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 39189 · Walnut Grove $1,571/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 38658 · Pope $1,601/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 38650 · Myrtle $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 38965 · Water Valley $1,638/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 38829 · Booneville $1,658/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 38652 · New Albany $1,672/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 39160 · Sallis $1,676/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 39117 · Morton $1,692/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 38927 · Enid $1,712/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 38663 · Ripley $1,728/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 38916 · Calhoun City $1,739/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38659 · Potts Camp $1,769/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 38967 · Winona $1,804/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 39439 · Heidelberg $1,812/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 39073 · Florence $1,842/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 39153 · Raleigh $1,854/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 39362 · State Line $1,881/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39322 · Buckatunna $1,899/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39367 · Waynesboro $1,913/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 39116 · Mize $1,934/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 39443 · Laurel $1,949/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 39705 · Columbus $1,971/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 39039 · Benton $1,988/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 38826 · Belden $1,998/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 38651 · Nesbit (this ZIP) $2,004/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 38762 · Mound Bayou $2,012/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 39083 · Hazlehurst $2,039/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 39476 · Richton $2,049/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38732 · Cleveland $2,068/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 39114 · Mendenhall $2,082/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39451 · Leakesville $2,098/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 38645 · Lyon $2,110/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 38614 · Clarksdale $2,147/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 39204 · Jackson $2,165/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 39429 · Columbia $2,182/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 39657 · Osyka $2,208/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 39666 · Summit $2,272/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 39573 · Perkinston $2,298/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39452 · Lucedale $2,348/yr · 3.19%
  • ZIP 38957 · Sumner $2,420/yr · 4.92%
  • ZIP 39470 · Poplarville $2,563/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 39576 · Waveland $2,658/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 39669 · Woodville $2,865/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 39567 · Pascagoula $3,026/yr · 6.22%
  • ZIP 39564 · Ocean Springs $3,607/yr · 3.72%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,004/yr
Above-median premium
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.15%
Avg severity: $12,219
Nonrenewal Rate
1.24%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-32.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38651 (Nesbit, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38651 (Nesbit, MS) at $2,004 per year for 2022 across approximately 83 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38651 comes in 13% above, the 75th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #133 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Seminary (ZIP 39479) at $2,001, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 43.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 38651. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,219. Insurers decline to renew 1.24% of policies in ZIP 38651 at expiration, a drop of 32.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38651 have risen by 1.8%, ranging from $1,968 to $2,015 with a five-year average of $1,995, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places DeSoto County in the upper risk band at 89.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 89th percentile, #4/80 inside Mississippi, and 73% above the 51.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 26.0 · Community Resilience 42.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 38651 Compares

vs National Average
$2,004 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,004 vs $1,976
1% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38651, 2018–2022

$1,960$1,980$2,000$2,020 20182019202020212022 $2,004
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38651.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,968 -
2019 $1,989 +1.1%
2020 $2,015 +1.3%
2021 $2,000 -0.8%
2022 $2,004 +0.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 38651, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,995
Premium Range
$1,968 - $2,015
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in DeSoto County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38651 via FIPS 28033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
89.0
Relatively Moderate · 89th national percentile
In-state county rank
#4
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $23,696,486

Social Vulnerability Index 26.0 · Community Resilience 42.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Mississippi NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (DeSoto County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 38651 in DeSoto County (NRI 89.0, hazard Earthquake), both outside Mississippi. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,004/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.24% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 38651?
ZIP 38651 (Nesbit, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,004 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #133 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nesbit, MS?
In ZIP 38651, insurers report a 43.6% loss ratio, a 7.15% claims frequency, and a 1.24% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38651 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38651 premiums of $2,004/yr are 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38651?
ZIP 38651 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.24% in Mississippi, a drop of 32.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38651 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38651 have ranged from $1,968 to $2,015, with a 5-year average of $1,995. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 38651 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38651 runs 1% above the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $2,004/yr), ranking #133 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38651?
DeSoto County scores 89.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 89th percentile nationally and #4 of 80 Mississippi counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 38651

This ZIP's premiums run at the 75th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.