ZIP 39501 · Harrison County

Gulfport, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39501, Gulfport, Mississippi.

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

The verdict

ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) homeowners insurance averages $2,669/yr, 92nd percentile nationally, 50% above the U.S. norm.

$2,669
Avg premium (2022)
+50%
vs U.S. average
-8.2%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,669/yr
-8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $22,613
Nonrenewal Rate
3.53%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 39501

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 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.

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