ZIP 38948 · Yalobusha County

Oakland, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 38948, Oakland, Mississippi.

15.0%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#261 of 333
Mississippi rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Oakland, MS (ZIP 38948) runs $1,674/yr on average: the 59th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,674
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,674/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.16%
Avg severity: $6,028
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 38948 (Oakland, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 38948 (Oakland, MS) at $1,674 per year for 2022 across approximately 7 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. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #261 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Mooreville (ZIP 38857) at $1,674, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 38948 is 15.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,028. 0.98% of ZIP 38948 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 38948 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $1,485 to $1,674 (five-year average: $1,573), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 38948 Compares

vs National Average
$1,674 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,674 vs $1,976
15% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 38948, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,674
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 38948.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,485 -
2019 $1,525 +2.7%
2020 $1,546 +1.4%
2021 $1,632 +5.5%
2022 $1,674 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,573
Premium Range
$1,485 - $1,674
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 38948

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 38948?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 38948 (Oakland, MS) averages $1,674 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 59th percentile, #261 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oakland, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 38948: claims frequency (4.16%), loss ratio (15.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.98%), together placing this ZIP at the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 38948 compared to the national average?
At $1,674/yr, ZIP 38948 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 38948?
ZIP 38948 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.98% in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 38948 over 5 years?
ZIP 38948 premiums spanned $1,485 to $1,674 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,573. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 38948 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 38948 has an average premium of $1,674/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #261 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.