ZIP 39146 · Yazoo County

Pickens, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39146, Pickens, Mississippi.

139.9%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#164 of 333
Mississippi rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 39146 (Pickens, MS) homeowners insurance averages $1,931/yr, 73rd percentile nationally, 9% above the U.S. norm.

$1,931
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,931/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
139.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.70%
Avg severity: $23,095
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39146 (Pickens, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 39146 (Pickens, MS) pay an average of $1,931 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 39146 in the 73rd percentile, 9% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #164 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Mize (ZIP 39116) at $1,934, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 39146 shows a 139.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 11.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,095. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.13% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.9% through 2022, ranging $1,931 to $2,140 with a 5-year average of $2,002, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 39146 Compares

vs National Average
$1,931 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,931 vs $1,976
2% below state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39146, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $1,931
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39146.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,970 -
2019 $2,140 +8.7%
2020 $1,975 -7.7%
2021 $1,995 +1.0%
2022 $1,931 -3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,002
Premium Range
$1,931 - $2,140
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39146

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

  • Put ZIP 39146 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Mississippi compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Mississippi overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 39146?
ZIP 39146 (Pickens, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,931 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #164 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pickens, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 39146: a claims frequency of 11.70% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.13%, against a loss ratio above 100% (139.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39146 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39146 lands in the 73rd percentile: its $1,931/yr average is 9% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39146?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39146 is 1.13% in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39146 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 39146 runs $1,931-$2,140 (5-year average $2,002). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 39146 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 39146 averages $1,931/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #164 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.