ZIP 24070 Insurance Data

Catawba, Virginia · Roanoke County · 9 policies

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)

ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,055 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 23% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24070 is 7.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,113. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.33% in this ZIP, a rise of 96.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24070 have risen by 5.5%, ranging from $1,000 to $1,083 with a five-year average of $1,050 — an annualized rate of +1.4% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24070 (Catawba, VA) is $1,055 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Catawba, VA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.99% in this ZIP), loss ratio (7.8%), and nonrenewal rates (1.33%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24070 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24070 premiums of $1,055/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24070?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24070 is 1.33%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +96.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24070 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24070 have ranged from $1,000 to $1,083, with 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?
ZIP 24070 has an average premium of $1,055/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average.

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