ZIP 39470 · Pearl River County

Poplarville, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39470, Poplarville, Mississippi.

10.3%
Loss ratio
1.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#27 of 333
Mississippi rank
11
Policies

The verdict

At $2,563/yr, Poplarville, MS (ZIP 39470) sits in the 90th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% above the U.S. average.

$2,563
Avg premium (2022)
+44%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
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)
$2,563/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.49%
Avg severity: $10,656
Nonrenewal Rate
1.42%
-64.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS)

Homeowners in ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS) pay an average of $2,563 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 11 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39470 comes in 44% above, the 90th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Mississippi statewide average is $1,976 per year; this ZIP sits 30% above that figure, ranking #27 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 10.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.49% of policies in ZIP 39470 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,656. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.42%, a drop of 64.9% 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 fallen by 0.2% through 2022, ranging $2,475 to $2,569 with a 5-year average of $2,538, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 39470 Compares

vs National Average
$2,563 vs $1,776
44% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,563 vs $1,976
30% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39470, 2018–2022

$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,563
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39470.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,569 -
2019 $2,559 -0.4%
2020 $2,475 -3.3%
2021 $2,526 +2.1%
2022 $2,563 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,538
Premium Range
$2,475 - $2,569
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39470

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 39470?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS): $2,563/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #27 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poplarville, MS?
In ZIP 39470, insurers report a 10.3% loss ratio, a 2.49% claims frequency, and a 1.42% nonrenewal rate, the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39470 compared to the national average?
At $2,563/yr, ZIP 39470 runs 44% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 90th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39470?
Insurers decline to renew 1.42% of policies in ZIP 39470 in Mississippi, a drop of 64.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39470 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 39470 runs $2,475-$2,569 (5-year average $2,538). The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 39470 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 39470 averages $2,563/yr, 30% above that figure, ranking #27 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.

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