ZIP 24277 · Lee County

Pennington Gap, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24277, Pennington Gap, Virginia.

20.6%
Loss ratio
3.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#642 of 748
Virginia rank
42
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pennington Gap, VA (ZIP 24277) runs $1,000/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$1,000
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,000/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.12%
Avg severity: $6,597
Nonrenewal Rate
3.53%
+401.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24277 (Pennington Gap, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24277 (Pennington Gap, VA) at $1,000 per year for 2022 across approximately 42 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24277 in the 8th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (below), ranking #642 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Pound (ZIP 24279) at $1,001, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24277 is 20.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,597. Insurers decline to renew 3.53% of policies in ZIP 24277 at expiration, a rise of 401.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24277 have risen by 9.8%, ranging from $892 to $1,000 with a five-year average of $944, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 24277 Compares

vs National Average
$1,000 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,000 vs $1,369
27% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24277, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,000
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24277.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $911 -
2019 $892 -2.1%
2020 $936 +4.9%
2021 $982 +5.0%
2022 $1,000 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$944
Premium Range
$892 - $1,000
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24277

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 24277 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 24277?
At just the 8th national percentile, #642 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24277 (Pennington Gap, VA) pay a comparatively low $1,000 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pennington Gap, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24277: a claims frequency of 3.12%, a loss ratio of 20.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.53%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24277 compared to the national average?
At $1,000/yr, ZIP 24277 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24277?
ZIP 24277 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.53% in Virginia, a rise of 401.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24277 over 5 years?
ZIP 24277 premiums spanned $892 to $1,000 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $944. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 24277 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24277 runs 27% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,000/yr), ranking #642 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.