ZIP 24279 · Wise County

Pound, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24279, Pound, Virginia.

18.8%
Loss ratio
2.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#641 of 748
Virginia rank
26
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24279 (Pound, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,001/yr, 8th percentile nationally, 44% below the U.S. norm.

$1,001
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
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)
$1,001/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.61%
Avg severity: $7,205
Nonrenewal Rate
2.43%
+564.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24279 (Pound, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24279 (Pound, VA) runs $1,001 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 26 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 8th national percentile. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (below), ranking #641 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Pennington Gap (ZIP 24277) at $1,000, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 18.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,205. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.43%, a rise of 564.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24279 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $905 to $1,001 with a five-year average of $950, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 24279 Compares

vs National Average
$1,001 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,001 vs $1,369
27% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24279, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,001
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24279.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $905 -
2019 $920 +1.6%
2020 $940 +2.2%
2021 $982 +4.4%
2022 $1,001 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$950
Premium Range
$905 - $1,001
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24279

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

  • Compare ZIP 24279 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 24279?
At just the 8th national percentile, #641 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24279 (Pound, VA) pay a comparatively low $1,001 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pound, VA?
In ZIP 24279, insurers report a 18.8% loss ratio, a 2.61% claims frequency, and a 2.43% nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24279 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24279 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,001/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24279?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24279 is 2.43%, a rise of 564.7% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24279 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24279 have ranged from $905 to $1,001, with a 5-year average of $950. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 24279 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24279 runs 27% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,001/yr), ranking #641 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.