ZIP 38821 · Monroe County

Amory, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38821, Amory, Mississippi.

49.4%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#253 of 333
Mississippi rank
33
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Amory, MS (ZIP 38821) runs $1,681/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,681
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,681/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.58%
Avg severity: $18,125
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%
-22.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38821 (Amory, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 38821 (Amory, MS) pay an average of $1,681 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 33 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally. Against Mississippi's average of $1,976, ZIP 38821 is 15% below, ranking #253 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Sandersville (ZIP 39477) at $1,680, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 49.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 38821. 4.58% of policies in ZIP 38821 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,125. Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 38821 at expiration, a drop of 22.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.5% through 2022, ranging $1,578 to $1,681 with a 5-year average of $1,632, 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 38821 Compares

vs National Average
$1,681 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,681 vs $1,976
15% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38821, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,681
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38821.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,578 -
2019 $1,592 +0.9%
2020 $1,646 +3.4%
2021 $1,662 +1.0%
2022 $1,681 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,632
Premium Range
$1,578 - $1,681
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38821

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

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 38821?
ZIP 38821 (Amory, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,681 per year as of 2022 (59th percentile, #253 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Amory, MS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38821: a claims frequency of 4.58%, a loss ratio of 49.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.28%, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38821 compared to the national average?
At $1,681/yr, ZIP 38821 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38821?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38821 is 1.28%, a drop of 22.3% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38821 over 5 years?
ZIP 38821 premiums spanned $1,578 to $1,681 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,632. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 38821 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38821 has an average premium of $1,681/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #253 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.