ZIP 38849 · Lee County

Guntown, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38849, Guntown, Mississippi.

13.5%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#273 of 333
Mississippi rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Guntown, MS (ZIP 38849) runs $1,649/yr on average: the 57th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,649
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,649/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $8,197
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-39.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38849 (Guntown, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 38849 (Guntown, MS) runs $1,649 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 31 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% below that mark and lands in the 57th national percentile. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #273 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Sturgis (ZIP 39769) at $1,648, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,197. 0.70% of ZIP 38849 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 39.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38849 premiums risen 5.3%, spanning $1,566 to $1,649 (five-year average: $1,607), an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 38849 Compares

vs National Average
$1,649 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,649 vs $1,976
17% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38849, 2018–2022

$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660 20182019202020212022 $1,649
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38849.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,566 -
2019 $1,593 +1.7%
2020 $1,600 +0.5%
2021 $1,627 +1.6%
2022 $1,649 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,607
Premium Range
$1,566 - $1,649
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38849

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

  • Put ZIP 38849 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 38849?
ZIP 38849 (Guntown, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,649 per year as of 2022 (57th percentile, #273 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Guntown, MS?
In ZIP 38849, insurers report a 13.5% loss ratio, a 2.71% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 57th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38849 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38849 premiums of $1,649/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38849?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38849 is 0.70%, a drop of 39.6% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38849 over 5 years?
ZIP 38849 premiums spanned $1,566 to $1,649 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,607. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 38849 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38849 runs 17% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,649/yr), ranking #273 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.