ZIP 24070 · Roanoke County

Catawba, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24070, Catawba, Virginia.

7.8%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#577 of 748
Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Catawba, VA (ZIP 24070) averages $1,055/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,055
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,055/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.99%
Avg severity: $4,113
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
+96.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA) runs $1,055 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #577 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Keysville (ZIP 23947) at $1,055, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24070 is 7.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,113. Insurers decline to renew 1.33% of policies in ZIP 24070 at expiration, a rise of 96.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24070 costs have risen 5.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,000 to a high of $1,083, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 24070 Compares

vs National Average
$1,055 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,055 vs $1,369
23% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24070, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24070.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,000 -
2019 $1,046 +4.5%
2020 $1,067 +2.0%
2021 $1,083 +1.5%
2022 $1,055 -2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,050
Premium Range
$1,000 - $1,083
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24070

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 24070 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Virginia overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 24070?
ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,055 per year, #577 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Catawba, VA?
In ZIP 24070, insurers report a 7.8% loss ratio, a 1.99% claims frequency, and a 1.33% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24070 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24070 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,055/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24070?
Insurers decline to renew 1.33% of policies in ZIP 24070 in Virginia, a rise of 96.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24070 over 5 years?
ZIP 24070 premiums spanned $1,000 to $1,083 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,050. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 24070 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 24070 averages $1,055/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #577 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia 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.