ZIP 38746 · Bolivar County

Gunnison, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38746, Gunnison, Mississippi.

122.8%
Loss ratio
2.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#81 of 333
Mississippi rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Gunnison, MS (ZIP 38746) averages $2,148/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally.

$2,148
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,148/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
122.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.64%
Avg severity: $30,537
Nonrenewal Rate
2.47%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38746 (Gunnison, MS)

ZIP 38746 (Gunnison, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,148 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 21% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 9% above, ranking #81 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Clarksdale (ZIP 38614) at $2,147, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38746 is 122.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,537. 2.47% of ZIP 38746 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38746 premiums risen 4.2%, spanning $1,883 to $2,148 (five-year average: $2,001), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 38746 Compares

vs National Average
$2,148 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,148 vs $1,976
9% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38746, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,148
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38746.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,061 -
2019 $1,883 -8.6%
2020 $1,898 +0.8%
2021 $2,015 +6.1%
2022 $2,148 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,001
Premium Range
$1,883 - $2,148
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38746

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 38746?
At the 80th percentile nationally, #81 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38746 (Gunnison, MS) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,148 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gunnison, MS?
Insurers in ZIP 38746 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 122.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 8.64% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.47%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38746 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38746 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,148/yr average is 21% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38746?
ZIP 38746 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.47% in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38746 over 5 years?
ZIP 38746 premiums spanned $1,883 to $2,148 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,001. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 38746 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38746 averages $2,148/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #81 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.