ZIP 24179 · Roanoke County

Vinton, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24179, Vinton, Virginia.

31.0%
Loss ratio
1.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#694 of 748
Virginia rank
152
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA) homeowners insurance averages $959/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$959
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+7.4%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$959/yr
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.72%
Avg severity: $10,912
Nonrenewal Rate
1.85%
+106.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA) pay an average of $959 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 152 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 30% below that figure, ranking #694 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Christiansburg (ZIP 24073) at $957, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 24179 shows a 31.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.72% of policies in ZIP 24179 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,912. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 106.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24179 premiums risen 7.4%, spanning $892 to $959 (five-year average: $923), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 24179 Compares

vs National Average
$959 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$959 vs $1,369
30% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24179, 2018–2022

$880$900$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $959
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24179.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $892 -
2019 $904 +1.4%
2020 $920 +1.7%
2021 $940 +2.2%
2022 $959 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$923
Premium Range
$892 - $959
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24179

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

  • Put ZIP 24179 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 24179?
ZIP 24179 (Vinton, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $959 per year, #694 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vinton, VA?
In ZIP 24179, insurers report a 31.0% loss ratio, a 2.72% claims frequency, and a 1.85% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24179 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24179 premiums of $959/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24179?
Insurers decline to renew 1.85% of policies in ZIP 24179 in Virginia, a rise of 106.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24179 over 5 years?
ZIP 24179 premiums spanned $892 to $959 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $923. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 24179 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24179 runs 30% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $959/yr), ranking #694 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.