ZIP 38801 · Lee County

Tupelo, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38801, Tupelo, Mississippi.

33.5%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#215 of 333
Mississippi rank
152
Policies

The verdict

Tupelo, MS (ZIP 38801) averages $1,803/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally.

$1,803
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,803/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.85%
Avg severity: $10,335
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-34.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS) runs $1,803 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 152 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 38801 in the 66th percentile, 2% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #215 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Winona (ZIP 38967) at $1,804, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38801 shows a 33.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,335. Insurers decline to renew 0.86% of policies in ZIP 38801 at expiration, a drop of 34.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 38801 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $1,689 to $1,803 with a five-year average of $1,734, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 38801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,803 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,803 vs $1,976
9% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38801, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,803
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,689 -
2019 $1,702 +0.8%
2020 $1,718 +0.9%
2021 $1,761 +2.5%
2022 $1,803 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,734
Premium Range
$1,689 - $1,803
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38801

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 38801 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 38801?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38801 (Tupelo, MS) averages $1,803 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 66th percentile, #215 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tupelo, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38801: claims frequency (5.85%), loss ratio (33.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.86%), together placing this ZIP at the 66th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38801 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38801 premiums of $1,803/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38801?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38801 is 0.86%, a drop of 34.7% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38801 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 38801 runs $1,689-$1,803 (5-year average $1,734). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38801 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38801 averages $1,803/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #215 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.