ZIP 39501 · Harrison County

Gulfport, MS Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 39501, Gulfport, Mississippi averages $2,669/yr.

22.6%
Loss ratio
3.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#19 of 333
Mississippi rank
620
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) is #2,162 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #791 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,669
Avg premium (2022)
#2,162
of 25,593 on premium
#791
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
92nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
18/100
39501 - Gulfport, MS

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,669/yr
Avg premium, 8th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.04%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
66.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 39501's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,669 Higher than most more expensive than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 39501. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Mississippi, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 39501; crosshairs: Mississippi averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1284.5$1892.8$2501.1$3109.5$3717.80%1.6%3.3%4.9%6.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 39358 · Scooba $1,395/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 38828 · Blue Springs $1,487/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 39752 · Mathiston $1,509/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 39067 · Ethel $1,534/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 38865 · Rienzi $1,556/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 39189 · Walnut Grove $1,571/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 38658 · Pope $1,601/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 38650 · Myrtle $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 38965 · Water Valley $1,638/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 38829 · Booneville $1,658/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 38652 · New Albany $1,672/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 39160 · Sallis $1,676/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 39117 · Morton $1,692/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 38927 · Enid $1,712/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 38663 · Ripley $1,728/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 38916 · Calhoun City $1,739/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38659 · Potts Camp $1,769/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 38967 · Winona $1,804/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 39439 · Heidelberg $1,812/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 39073 · Florence $1,842/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 39153 · Raleigh $1,854/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 39362 · State Line $1,881/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39322 · Buckatunna $1,899/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 39367 · Waynesboro $1,913/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 39116 · Mize $1,934/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 39443 · Laurel $1,949/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 39705 · Columbus $1,971/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 39039 · Benton $1,988/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 38826 · Belden $1,998/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 38762 · Mound Bayou $2,012/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 39083 · Hazlehurst $2,039/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 39476 · Richton $2,049/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 38732 · Cleveland $2,068/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 39114 · Mendenhall $2,082/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39451 · Leakesville $2,098/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 38645 · Lyon $2,110/yr · 2.78%
  • ZIP 38614 · Clarksdale $2,147/yr · 1.70%
  • ZIP 39204 · Jackson $2,165/yr · 3.66%
  • ZIP 39429 · Columbia $2,182/yr · 1.79%
  • ZIP 39657 · Osyka $2,208/yr · 1.39%
  • ZIP 39666 · Summit $2,272/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 39573 · Perkinston $2,298/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 39452 · Lucedale $2,348/yr · 3.19%
  • ZIP 38957 · Sumner $2,420/yr · 4.92%
  • ZIP 39470 · Poplarville $2,563/yr · 1.42%
  • ZIP 39576 · Waveland $2,658/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 39501 · Gulfport (this ZIP) $2,669/yr · 3.53%
  • ZIP 39669 · Woodville $2,865/yr · 3.49%
  • ZIP 39567 · Pascagoula $3,026/yr · 6.22%
  • ZIP 39564 · Ocean Springs $3,607/yr · 3.72%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,669/yr
Above-median premium
-8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $22,613
Nonrenewal Rate
3.53%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+113.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) runs $2,669 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 620 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% above that mark and lands in the 92nd national percentile. Against Mississippi's average of $1,976, ZIP 39501 is 35% above, ranking #19 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Vancleave (ZIP 39565) at $2,659, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 39501 is 22.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,613. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.53%, a rise of 113.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 39501 costs have fallen 8.2% since 2018, from a low of $2,574 to a high of $2,907, an annualized rate of -2.1% per year.

Harrison County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.6 (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #1 of 80 Mississippi counties - 86% above the state mean of 51.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 68.9 · Community Resilience 66.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 39501 Compares

vs National Average
$2,669 vs $1,776
50% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,669 vs $1,976
35% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39501, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900$3,000 20182019202020212022 $2,669
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39501.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,907 -
2019 $2,701 -7.1%
2020 $2,574 -4.7%
2021 $2,735 +6.3%
2022 $2,669 -2.4%

Cost relief window in ZIP 39501, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,717
Premium Range
$2,574 - $2,907
Annual Change Rate
-2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Harrison County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 39501 via FIPS 28047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.6
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 80 Mississippi counties · state mean 51.4
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $86,606,475

Social Vulnerability Index 68.9 · Community Resilience 66.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Mississippi NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Mississippi for ZIP 39501

ZIP 39501's county NRI is 95.6 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Mississippi containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,669/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.53% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 39501?
ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,669 per year as of 2022, in the 92nd percentile nationally, #19 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed -8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gulfport, MS?
In ZIP 39501, insurers report a 22.6% loss ratio, a 2.67% claims frequency, and a 3.53% nonrenewal rate, the 92nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39501 compared to the national average?
At $2,669/yr, ZIP 39501 runs 50% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39501?
ZIP 39501 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.53% in Mississippi, a rise of 113.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39501 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39501 have ranged from $2,574 to $2,907, with a 5-year average of $2,717. The annualized change rate is -2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 39501 compare to the Mississippi state average?
The Mississippi state average is $1,976/yr; ZIP 39501 averages $2,669/yr, 35% above that figure, ranking #19 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 39501?
County NRI 95.6 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 39501 via Harrison County FIPS 28047. In-state rank #1 of 80; national percentile 96th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 39501

This ZIP's premiums run at the 92nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.