ZIP 39301 · Lauderdale County

Meridian, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39301, Meridian, Mississippi.

114.8%
Loss ratio
1.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#216 of 333
Mississippi rank
38
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Meridian, MS (ZIP 39301) runs $1,801/yr on average: the 66th percentile nationally and 1% above the U.S. average.

$1,801
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
66th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,801/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
114.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.93%
Avg severity: $18,922
Nonrenewal Rate
1.51%
+25.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39301 (Meridian, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 39301 (Meridian, MS) runs $1,801 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 38 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 39301 in the 66th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #216 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Tupelo (ZIP 38801) at $1,803, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 39301 is 114.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 10.93% of policies in ZIP 39301 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,922. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.51%, a rise of 25.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.2% through 2022, ranging $1,761 to $1,801 with a 5-year average of $1,783, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 39301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,801 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,801 vs $1,976
9% below state avg
National Percentile
66th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39301, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,760$1,770$1,780$1,790$1,800$1,810 20182019202020212022 $1,801
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39301.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,761 -
2019 $1,800 +2.2%
2020 $1,774 -1.4%
2021 $1,779 +0.3%
2022 $1,801 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,783
Premium Range
$1,761 - $1,801
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39301

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 39301?
ZIP 39301 (Meridian, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,801 per year as of 2022 (66th percentile, #216 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Meridian, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 39301: a claims frequency of 10.93% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.51%, against a loss ratio above 100% (114.8%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39301 compared to the national average?
At $1,801/yr, ZIP 39301 runs 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 66th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39301?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39301 is 1.51%, a rise of 25.3% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39301 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39301 have ranged from $1,761 to $1,801, with a 5-year average of $1,783. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 39301 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39301 has an average premium of $1,801/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #216 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.