ZIP 38871 · Pontotoc County

Thaxton, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38871, Thaxton, Mississippi.

45.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#315 of 333
Mississippi rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 38871 (Thaxton, MS) homeowners insurance averages $1,514/yr, 47th percentile nationally, 15% below the U.S. norm.

$1,514
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,514/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $22,257
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+22.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38871 (Thaxton, MS)

ZIP 38871 (Thaxton, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,514 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 38871 comes in 15% below, the 47th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #315 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Chunky (ZIP 39323) at $1,514, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 38871. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,257. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a rise of 22.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 38871 costs have risen 4.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,445 to a high of $1,514, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 38871 Compares

vs National Average
$1,514 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,514 vs $1,976
23% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38871, 2018–2022

$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520 20182019202020212022 $1,514
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38871.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,445 -
2019 $1,464 +1.4%
2020 $1,495 +2.1%
2021 $1,473 -1.5%
2022 $1,514 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,478
Premium Range
$1,445 - $1,514
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38871

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 38871?
ZIP 38871 (Thaxton, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,514 per year as of 2022 (47th percentile, #315 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Thaxton, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38871: claims frequency (3.07%), loss ratio (45.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.92%), together placing this ZIP at the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38871 compared to the national average?
ZIP 38871 premiums of $1,514/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38871?
ZIP 38871 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Mississippi, a rise of 22.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38871 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38871 have ranged from $1,445 to $1,514, with a 5-year average of $1,478. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 38871 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38871 has an average premium of $1,514/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #315 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.