ZIP 39601 · Lincoln County

Brookhaven, MS Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39601, Brookhaven, Mississippi.

27.6%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#69 of 333
Mississippi rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Brookhaven, MS (ZIP 39601) averages $2,180/yr for homeowners insurance, 23% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.

$2,180
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,180/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.88%
Avg severity: $10,219
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
+56.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) runs $2,180 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 23% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Against Mississippi's average of $1,976, ZIP 39601 is 10% above, ranking #69 of 333 tracked ZIPs in Mississippi by premium. The closest-priced peer within Mississippi is Columbia (ZIP 39429) at $2,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 27.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 39601. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,219. Insurers decline to renew 1.39% of policies in ZIP 39601 at expiration, a rise of 56.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 39601 have risen by 6.2%, ranging from $2,053 to $2,180 with a five-year average of $2,104, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 39601 Compares

vs National Average
$2,180 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Mississippi Average
$2,180 vs $1,976
10% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39601, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,180
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,053 -
2019 $2,096 +2.1%
2020 $2,069 -1.3%
2021 $2,122 +2.6%
2022 $2,180 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,104
Premium Range
$2,053 - $2,180
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39601

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 39601?
ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,180 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #69 of 333 ZIPs in Mississippi. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brookhaven, MS?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 39601: a claims frequency of 5.88%, a loss ratio of 27.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.39%, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39601 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39601 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,180/yr average is 23% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39601?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39601 is 1.39%, a rise of 56.6% over the past 5 years in Mississippi.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39601 over 5 years?
ZIP 39601 premiums spanned $2,053 to $2,180 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,104. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 39601 compare to the Mississippi state average?
ZIP 39601 runs 10% above the Mississippi state average ($1,976/yr vs this ZIP's $2,180/yr), ranking #69 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.