ZIP 38847 · Itawamba County

Golden, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38847, Golden, Mississippi.

32.4%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#283 of 333
Mississippi rank
15
Policies

The verdict

Golden, MS (ZIP 38847) averages $1,620/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally.

$1,620
Avg premium (2022)
-9%
vs U.S. average
+2.9%
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)
$1,620/yr
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.80%
Avg severity: $18,763
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
+61.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38847 (Golden, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 38847 (Golden, MS) pay an average of $1,620 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38847 comes in 9% below, the 55th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Mississippi homeowners pay $1,976 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #283 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Bruce (ZIP 38915) at $1,620, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38847 is 32.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,763. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.51% in this ZIP, a rise of 61.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.9% through 2022, ranging $1,557 to $1,626 with a 5-year average of $1,596, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 38847 Compares

vs National Average
$1,620 vs $1,776
9% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,620 vs $1,976
18% below state avg
National Percentile
55th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38847, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,620
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38847.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,575 -
2019 $1,626 +3.3%
2020 $1,601 -1.6%
2021 $1,557 -2.8%
2022 $1,620 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,596
Premium Range
$1,557 - $1,626
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38847

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 38847?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38847 (Golden, MS) averages $1,620 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 55th percentile, #283 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Golden, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38847: claims frequency (2.80%), loss ratio (32.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 55th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38847 compared to the national average?
At $1,620/yr, ZIP 38847 runs 9% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 55th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38847?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 38847 in Mississippi, a rise of 61.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38847 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38847 have ranged from $1,557 to $1,626, with a 5-year average of $1,596. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 38847 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38847 runs 18% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,620/yr), ranking #283 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.