ZIP 38683 · Tippah County

Walnut, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38683, Walnut, Mississippi.

35.0%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#300 of 333
Mississippi rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Walnut, MS (ZIP 38683) runs $1,561/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,561
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,561/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.58%
Avg severity: $7,199
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-18.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38683 (Walnut, MS)

ZIP 38683 (Walnut, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,561 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38683 in the 51st percentile, 12% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #300 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Marietta (ZIP 38856) at $1,560, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 35.0%, 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 7.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,199. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.49% in this ZIP, a drop of 18.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.4% through 2022, ranging $1,427 to $1,561 with a 5-year average of $1,495, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 38683 Compares

vs National Average
$1,561 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,561 vs $1,976
21% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38683, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,561
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38683.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,427 -
2019 $1,490 +4.4%
2020 $1,490 -0.0%
2021 $1,507 +1.2%
2022 $1,561 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,495
Premium Range
$1,427 - $1,561
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38683

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 38683?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #300 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38683 (Walnut, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,561 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walnut, MS?
In ZIP 38683, insurers report a 35.0% loss ratio, a 7.58% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38683 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38683 premiums of $1,561/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38683?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38683 is 0.49%, a drop of 18.0% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38683 over 5 years?
ZIP 38683 premiums spanned $1,427 to $1,561 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,495. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38683 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38683 runs 21% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,561/yr), ranking #300 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.