ZIP 39401 · Forrest County
Hattiesburg, MS Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39401, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
- 71.8%
- Loss ratio
- 1.68%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #78 of 333
- Mississippi rank
- 87
- Policies
The verdict
Hattiesburg, MS (ZIP 39401) averages $2,157/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.
- $2,157
- Avg premium (2022)
- +21%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.3%
- since 2018
- 81st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 39401 (Hattiesburg, MS)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 39401 (Hattiesburg, MS) at $2,157 per year for 2022 across approximately 87 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39401 comes in 21% above, the 81st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Mississippi homeowners pay $1,976 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #78 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Laurel (ZIP 39440) at $2,156, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 71.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,929. Insurers decline to renew 1.68% of policies in ZIP 39401 at expiration, a rise of 23.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 39401 have fallen by 1.3%, ranging from $2,110 to $2,186 with a five-year average of $2,150, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 39401 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 39401, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,186 | - |
| 2019 | $2,181 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $2,118 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | $2,110 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | $2,157 | +2.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 39401
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 39401 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Mississippi compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Mississippi overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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