ZIP 38879 · Lee County

Verona, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 38879, Verona, Mississippi averages $1,672/yr.

115.2%
Loss ratio
1.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#263 of 333
Mississippi rank
256
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Verona, MS sits #10,620 nationally on average premium ($1,672) versus #3,578 on nonrenewal rate (1.79%).

$1,672
Avg premium (2022)
#10,620
of 25,593 on premium
#3,578
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
59th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
34/100
38879 - Verona, MS

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,672/yr
Avg premium, 41st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
81.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
63.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 38879's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,672 Around the middle lower than 41% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 38879. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Mississippi, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 38879; crosshairs: Mississippi averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1284.5$1892.8$2501.1$3109.5$3717.80%1.6%3.3%4.9%6.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 39358 · Scooba $1,395/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 38828 · Blue Springs $1,487/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 39752 · Mathiston $1,509/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 39067 · Ethel $1,534/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 38865 · Rienzi $1,556/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 39189 · Walnut Grove $1,571/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 38658 · Pope $1,601/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 38650 · Myrtle $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 38965 · Water Valley $1,638/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 38829 · Booneville $1,658/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 38652 · New Albany $1,672/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 38879 · Verona (this ZIP) $1,672/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 39160 · Sallis $1,676/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 39117 · Morton $1,692/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 38927 · Enid $1,712/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 38663 · Ripley $1,728/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 38916 · Calhoun City $1,739/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38659 · Potts Camp $1,769/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 38967 · Winona $1,804/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 39439 · Heidelberg $1,812/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 39073 · Florence $1,842/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 39153 · Raleigh $1,854/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 39362 · State Line $1,881/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39322 · Buckatunna $1,899/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39367 · Waynesboro $1,913/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 39116 · Mize $1,934/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 39443 · Laurel $1,949/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 39705 · Columbus $1,971/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 39039 · Benton $1,988/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 38826 · Belden $1,998/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 38762 · Mound Bayou $2,012/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 39083 · Hazlehurst $2,039/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 39476 · Richton $2,049/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38732 · Cleveland $2,068/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 39114 · Mendenhall $2,082/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39451 · Leakesville $2,098/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 38645 · Lyon $2,110/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 38614 · Clarksdale $2,147/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 39204 · Jackson $2,165/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 39429 · Columbia $2,182/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 39657 · Osyka $2,208/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 39666 · Summit $2,272/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 39573 · Perkinston $2,298/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39452 · Lucedale $2,348/yr · 3.19%
  • ZIP 38957 · Sumner $2,420/yr · 4.92%
  • ZIP 39470 · Poplarville $2,563/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 39576 · Waveland $2,658/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 39669 · Woodville $2,865/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 39567 · Pascagoula $3,026/yr · 6.22%
  • ZIP 39564 · Ocean Springs $3,607/yr · 3.72%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,672/yr
Near-median premium
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
115.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.93%
Avg severity: $21,568
Nonrenewal Rate
1.79%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+25.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38879 (Verona, MS)

ZIP 38879 (Verona, MS) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,672 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 256 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #263 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is New Albany (ZIP 38652) at $1,672, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 115.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,568. Insurers decline to renew 1.79% of policies in ZIP 38879 at expiration, a rise of 25.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38879 premiums risen 12.2%, spanning $1,490 to $1,673 (five-year average: $1,603), an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

Lee County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.3 (Relatively Moderate), 81st percentile nationally and #12 of 80 Mississippi counties - 58% above the state mean of 51.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 62.1 · Community Resilience 63.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 38879 Compares

vs National Average
$1,672 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,672 vs $1,976
15% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38879, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,672
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38879.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,490 -
2019 $1,673 +12.3%
2020 $1,601 -4.3%
2021 $1,581 -1.3%
2022 $1,672 +5.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 38879

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,603
Premium Range
$1,490 - $1,673
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 38879 via FIPS 28081. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
81.3
Relatively Moderate · 81st national percentile
In-state county rank
#12
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $8,075,029

Social Vulnerability Index 62.1 · Community Resilience 63.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Mississippi NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Lee County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 38879: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Mississippi. County hazard context (Lee, NRI 81.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,672/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.79% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 38879?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #263 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 38879 (Verona, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,672 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Verona, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 38879: a claims frequency of 8.93% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.79%, against a loss ratio above 100% (115.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38879 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 38879 lands in the 59th percentile: its $1,672/yr average is 6% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38879?
ZIP 38879 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.79% in Mississippi, a rise of 25.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38879 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 38879 have ranged from $1,490 to $1,673, with a 5-year average of $1,603. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 38879 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 38879 averages $1,672/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #263 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 38879?
County NRI 81.3 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 38879 via Lee County FIPS 28081. In-state rank #12 of 80; national percentile 81st; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 38879

This ZIP's premiums run at the 59th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.