ZIP 38761 · Sunflower County

Moorhead, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38761, Moorhead, Mississippi.

30.9%
Loss ratio
#165 of 333
Mississippi rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Moorhead, MS (ZIP 38761) runs $1,922/yr on average: the 72nd percentile nationally and 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,922
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,922/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.00%
Avg severity: $7,412
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38761 (Moorhead, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38761 (Moorhead, MS) runs $1,922 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38761 comes in 8% above, the 72nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 3% below that figure, ranking #165 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Bailey (ZIP 39320) at $1,921, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38761 is 30.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 8.00% of policies in ZIP 38761 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,412.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.5% through 2022, ranging $1,922 to $2,093 with a 5-year average of $2,001, 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 38761 Compares

vs National Average
$1,922 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,922 vs $1,976
3% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38761, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $1,922
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38761.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,931 -
2019 $1,982 +2.7%
2020 $2,076 +4.7%
2021 $2,093 +0.8%
2022 $1,922 -8.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,001
Premium Range
$1,922 - $2,093
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38761

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

  • Put ZIP 38761 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 38761?
ZIP 38761 (Moorhead, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,922 per year as of 2022 (72nd percentile, #165 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Moorhead, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38761: claims frequency (8.00%), loss ratio (30.9%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38761 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38761 premiums of $1,922/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38761?
ZIP 38761 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38761 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38761 have ranged from $1,922 to $2,093, with a 5-year average of $2,001. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38761 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38761 has an average premium of $1,922/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #165 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.