ZIP 38824 · Itawamba County

Baldwyn, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38824, Baldwyn, Mississippi.

38.4%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#282 of 333
Mississippi rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38824 (Baldwyn, MS) homeowners insurance averages $1,621/yr, 55th percentile nationally, 9% below the U.S. norm.

$1,621
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
55th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,621/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.24%
Avg severity: $11,893
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
+151.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38824 (Baldwyn, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 38824 (Baldwyn, MS) pay an average of $1,621 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% below that mark and lands in the 55th national percentile. Mississippi homeowners pay $1,976 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #282 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Golden (ZIP 38847) at $1,620, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 38824 shows a 38.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.24% of policies in ZIP 38824 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,893. Insurers decline to renew 1.33% of policies in ZIP 38824 at expiration, a rise of 151.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38824 costs have risen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,552 to a high of $1,654, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 38824 Compares

vs National Average
$1,621 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,621 vs $1,976
18% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38824, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,621
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38824.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,552 -
2019 $1,598 +2.9%
2020 $1,619 +1.3%
2021 $1,654 +2.2%
2022 $1,621 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,609
Premium Range
$1,552 - $1,654
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38824

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 38824?
At the 55th percentile nationally, #282 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38824 (Baldwyn, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,621 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baldwyn, MS?
In ZIP 38824, insurers report a 38.4% loss ratio, a 5.24% claims frequency, and a 1.33% nonrenewal rate, the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38824 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38824 premiums of $1,621/yr are 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38824?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38824 is 1.33%, a rise of 151.3% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38824 over 5 years?
ZIP 38824 premiums spanned $1,552 to $1,654 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,609. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 38824 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38824 runs 18% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,621/yr), ranking #282 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.