ZIP 24348 · Grayson County
Independence, VA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24348, Independence, Virginia.
- 3.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.49%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #597 of 748
- Virginia rank
- 14
- Policies
The verdict
Independence, VA (ZIP 24348) averages $1,040/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.
- $1,040
- Avg premium (2022)
- -41%
- vs U.S. average
- +11.9%
- since 2018
- 10th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 24348 (Independence, VA)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24348 (Independence, VA) runs $1,040 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 24348 is 24% below, ranking #597 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Spencer (ZIP 24165) at $1,041, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 3.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,189. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.49%, a drop of 3.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24348 premiums risen 11.9%, spanning $929 to $1,040 (five-year average: $986), an annualized rate of +2.9% 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 24348 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 24348, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $929 | - |
| 2019 | $964 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $977 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $1,020 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $1,040 | +2.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 24348
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 24348 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Virginia overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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