ZIP 39479 · Covington County

Seminary, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39479, Seminary, Mississippi.

119.6%
Loss ratio
1.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#134 of 333
Mississippi rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Seminary, MS (ZIP 39479) runs $2,001/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 13% above the U.S. average.

$2,001
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
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)
$2,001/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.48%
Avg severity: $32,003
Nonrenewal Rate
1.25%
-19.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39479 (Seminary, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 39479 (Seminary, MS) at $2,001 per year for 2022 across approximately 17 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39479 comes in 13% above, the 75th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #134 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Belzoni (ZIP 39038) at $1,999, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 39479 shows a 119.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,003. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.25% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 39479 costs have risen 5.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,897 to a high of $2,001, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 39479 Compares

vs National Average
$2,001 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,001 vs $1,976
1% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39479, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,001
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39479.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,897 -
2019 $1,957 +3.2%
2020 $1,962 +0.3%
2021 $1,989 +1.4%
2022 $2,001 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,961
Premium Range
$1,897 - $2,001
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39479

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

  • Compare ZIP 39479 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Mississippi's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Mississippi overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 39479?
At the 75th percentile nationally, #134 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi, ZIP 39479 (Seminary, MS) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,001 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seminary, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 39479: a claims frequency of 7.48% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.25%, against a loss ratio above 100% (119.6%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39479 compared to the national average?
ZIP 39479 premiums of $2,001/yr are 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39479?
Insurers decline to renew 1.25% of policies in ZIP 39479 in Mississippi, a drop of 19.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39479 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39479 have ranged from $1,897 to $2,001, with a 5-year average of $1,961. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 39479 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39479 has an average premium of $2,001/yr compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #134 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.