ZIP 24219 Insurance Data

Big Stone Gap, Virginia · Wise County · 59 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,090/yr
+13.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $14,286
Nonrenewal Rate
1.86%
+132.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24219 (Big Stone Gap, VA)

ZIP 24219 (Big Stone Gap, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,090 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 59 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 20% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24219 is 34.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,286. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.86% in this ZIP, a rise of 132.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24219 have risen by 13.0%, ranging from $965 to $1,090 with a five-year average of $1,021 — an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 24219 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,090 vs $1,369
20% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $965
2019 $984 +2.0%
2020 $1,010 +2.6%
2021 $1,054 +4.4%
2022 $1,090 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,021
Premium Range
$965 - $1,090
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% 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 24219?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24219 (Big Stone Gap, VA) is $1,090 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Stone Gap, VA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.59% in this ZIP), loss ratio (34.0%), and nonrenewal rates (1.86%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24219 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24219 premiums of $1,090/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24219?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24219 is 1.86%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +132.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24219 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24219 have ranged from $965 to $1,090, with a 5-year average of $1,021. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 24219 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24219 has an average premium of $1,090/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average.

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