ZIP 38878 · Calhoun County

Vardaman, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38878, Vardaman, Mississippi.

21.4%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#327 of 333
Mississippi rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $1,481/yr, Vardaman, MS (ZIP 38878) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,481
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,481/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.73%
Avg severity: $11,616
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-8.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38878 (Vardaman, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38878 (Vardaman, MS) at $1,481 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 45th national percentile. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #327 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Blue Springs (ZIP 38828) at $1,487, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38878 is 21.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.73% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,616. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.02% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.0% through 2022, ranging $1,365 to $1,481 with a 5-year average of $1,411, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 38878 Compares

vs National Average
$1,481 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,481 vs $1,976
25% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38878, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38878.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,371 -
2019 $1,432 +4.4%
2020 $1,365 -4.6%
2021 $1,404 +2.9%
2022 $1,481 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,411
Premium Range
$1,365 - $1,481
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38878

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

  • Compare ZIP 38878 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 38878?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #327 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38878 (Vardaman, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,481 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vardaman, MS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 38878: a claims frequency of 2.73%, a loss ratio of 21.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38878 compared to the national average?
At $1,481/yr, ZIP 38878 runs 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38878?
ZIP 38878 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.02% in Mississippi, a drop of 8.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38878 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38878 have ranged from $1,365 to $1,481, with a 5-year average of $1,411. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38878 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38878 runs 25% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,481/yr), ranking #327 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.