ZIP 39402 · Lamar County

Hattiesburg, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39402, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

65.7%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 333
Mississippi rank
164
Policies

The verdict

At $2,588/yr, Hattiesburg, MS (ZIP 39402) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% above the U.S. average.

$2,588
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,588/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.82%
Avg severity: $13,261
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-38.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) runs $2,588 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 164 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39402 comes in 46% above, the 90th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Mississippi's average of $1,976, ZIP 39402 is 31% above, ranking #25 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Saucier (ZIP 39574) at $2,570, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 65.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 12.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,261. Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 39402 at expiration, a drop of 38.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $2,551 to $2,636 with a 5-year average of $2,599, 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 39402 Compares

vs National Average
$2,588 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,588 vs $1,976
31% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39402, 2018–2022

$2,540$2,560$2,580$2,600$2,620$2,640$2,660 20182019202020212022 $2,588
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39402.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,636 -
2019 $2,630 -0.2%
2020 $2,551 -3.0%
2021 $2,590 +1.6%
2022 $2,588 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,599
Premium Range
$2,551 - $2,636
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39402

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 39402?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS): $2,588/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #25 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hattiesburg, MS?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 39402: claims frequency (12.82%), loss ratio (65.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.22%), together placing this ZIP at the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39402 compared to the national average?
ZIP 39402 premiums of $2,588/yr are 46% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39402?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39402 is 1.22%, a drop of 38.2% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39402 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39402 have ranged from $2,551 to $2,636, with a 5-year average of $2,599. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 39402 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39402 has an average premium of $2,588/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 31% above the state average, ranking #25 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.