ZIP 39480 · Jones County

Soso, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39480, Soso, Mississippi.

151.3%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#158 of 333
Mississippi rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,941/yr, Soso, MS (ZIP 39480) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,941
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,941/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
151.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.49%
Avg severity: $45,269
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-17.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39480 (Soso, MS)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 39480 (Soso, MS) at $1,941 per year for 2022 across approximately 19 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 39480 comes in 9% above, the 73rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Mississippi state average of $1,976, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #158 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Byram (ZIP 39272) at $1,940, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 151.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 39480. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,269. Insurers decline to renew 0.63% of policies in ZIP 39480 at expiration, a drop of 17.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 39480 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $1,723 to $1,941 (five-year average: $1,827), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 39480 Compares

vs National Average
$1,941 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$1,941 vs $1,976
2% below state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39480, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,941
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39480.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,723 -
2019 $1,786 +3.7%
2020 $1,837 +2.9%
2021 $1,851 +0.7%
2022 $1,941 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,827
Premium Range
$1,723 - $1,941
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39480

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

  • Compare ZIP 39480 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Mississippi's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 39480?
ZIP 39480 (Soso, MS) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,941 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #158 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi). Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Soso, MS?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 39480: a claims frequency of 6.49% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, against a loss ratio above 100% (151.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39480 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39480 lands in the 73rd percentile: its $1,941/yr average is 9% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39480?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39480 is 0.63%, a drop of 17.4% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39480 over 5 years?
ZIP 39480 premiums spanned $1,723 to $1,941 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,827. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 39480 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39480 runs 2% below the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $1,941/yr), ranking #158 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.