ZIP 39478 · Marion County

Sandy Hook, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39478, Sandy Hook, Mississippi.

168.9%
Loss ratio
5.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#138 of 333
Mississippi rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 39478 (Sandy Hook, MS) homeowners insurance averages $1,996/yr, 75th percentile nationally, 12% above the U.S. norm.

$1,996
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,996/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
168.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.86%
Avg severity: $38,074
Nonrenewal Rate
5.17%
+119.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39478 (Sandy Hook, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 39478 (Sandy Hook, MS) at $1,996 per year for 2022 across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #138 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Clinton (ZIP 39056) at $1,996, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 168.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 8.86% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,074. The nonrenewal rate here is 5.17%, a rise of 119.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 39478 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $1,934 to $2,063 with a five-year average of $1,997, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 39478 Compares

vs National Average
$1,996 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,996 vs $1,976
1% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39478, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,996
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39478.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,934 -
2019 $1,988 +2.8%
2020 $2,004 +0.8%
2021 $2,063 +2.9%
2022 $1,996 -3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,997
Premium Range
$1,934 - $2,063
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39478

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 39478 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Mississippi compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Mississippi overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 39478?
ZIP 39478 (Sandy Hook, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,996 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #138 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sandy Hook, MS?
ZIP 39478 is running a loss ratio above 100% (168.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 8.86% and a nonrenewal rate of 5.17%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39478 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39478 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,996/yr average is 12% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39478?
ZIP 39478 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.17% in Mississippi, a rise of 119.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39478 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 39478 runs $1,934-$2,063 (5-year average $1,997). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 39478 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39478 runs 1% above the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,996/yr), ranking #138 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.