ZIP 39305 · Lauderdale County

Meridian, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 39305, Meridian, Mississippi averages $2,165/yr.

40.0%
Loss ratio
1.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 333
Mississippi rank
72
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Meridian, MS (ZIP 39305) ranks #4,880 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,165/yr) but #4,807 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.54%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,165
Avg premium (2022)
#4,880
of 25,593 on premium
#4,807
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
81st
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
26/100
39305 - Meridian, 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 F
$2,165/yr
Avg premium, 19th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
57.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 39305's premium sits nationally

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

$2,165 Higher than most more expensive than 81% 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 39305. 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 39305; 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 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 39305 · Meridian (this ZIP) $2,165/yr · 1.54%
  • 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)
$2,165/yr
Above-median premium
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.22%
Avg severity: $13,923
Nonrenewal Rate
1.54%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-25.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39305 (Meridian, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 39305 (Meridian, MS) pay an average of $2,165 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 72 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39305 comes in 22% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Mississippi homeowners pay $1,976 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #74 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Jackson (ZIP 39204) at $2,165, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 39305 is 40.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.22% of policies in ZIP 39305 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,923. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.54%, a drop of 25.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 39305 costs have risen 5.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,055 to a high of $2,165, an annualized rate of +1.3% per year.

FEMA NRI places Lauderdale County in the upper risk band at 87.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #5/80 inside Mississippi, and 69% above the 51.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 87.2 · Community Resilience 57.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 39305 Compares

vs National Average
$2,165 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,165 vs $1,976
10% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39305, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,165
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39305.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,055 -
2019 $2,103 +2.4%
2020 $2,102 -0.1%
2021 $2,118 +0.8%
2022 $2,165 +2.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 39305, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,109
Premium Range
$2,055 - $2,165
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Lauderdale County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 39305 via FIPS 28075. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.0
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $14,999,840

Social Vulnerability Index 87.2 · Community Resilience 57.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Mississippi for ZIP 39305

ZIP 39305's county NRI is 87.0 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Mississippi containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,165/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.54% 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 39305?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 39305 (Meridian, MS): $2,165/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #74 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Meridian, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 39305: claims frequency (6.22%), loss ratio (40.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.54%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39305 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39305 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,165/yr average is 22% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39305?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39305 is 1.54%, a drop of 25.0% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39305 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 39305 runs $2,055-$2,165 (5-year average $2,109). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 39305 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39305 has an average premium of $2,165/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #74 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 39305?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 39305 (Lauderdale) is 87.0 - #5/80 in Mississippi, 87th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 39305

This ZIP's premiums run at the 81st 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.