ZIP 24134 · Giles County

Pearisburg, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24134, Pearisburg, Virginia.

23.3%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#601 of 748
Virginia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Pearisburg, VA (ZIP 24134) averages $1,036/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,036
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,036/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $6,277
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
+105.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24134 (Pearisburg, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 24134 (Pearisburg, VA) pay an average of $1,036 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 24134 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 24134 is 24% below, ranking #601 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Bedford (ZIP 24523) at $1,038, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 24134 shows a 23.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,277. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 24134 at expiration, a rise of 105.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24134 premiums risen 8.8%, spanning $950 to $1,036 (five-year average: $979), 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 24134 Compares

vs National Average
$1,036 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,036 vs $1,369
24% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24134, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,036
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24134.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $953 -
2019 $950 -0.2%
2020 $958 +0.8%
2021 $996 +3.9%
2022 $1,036 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$979
Premium Range
$950 - $1,036
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24134

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

  • Compare ZIP 24134 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 24134?
At just the 10th national percentile, #601 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24134 (Pearisburg, VA) pay a comparatively low $1,036 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pearisburg, VA?
In ZIP 24134, insurers report a 23.3% loss ratio, a 3.85% claims frequency, and a 1.14% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24134 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24134 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,036/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24134?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24134 is 1.14%, a rise of 105.6% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24134 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24134 have ranged from $950 to $1,036, with a 5-year average of $979. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 24134 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24134 has an average premium of $1,036/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #601 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.