ZIP 24368 · Wythe County

Rural Retreat, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24368, Rural Retreat, Virginia averages $989/yr.

86.0%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#660 of 748
Virginia rank
23
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24368 (Rural Retreat, VA) is #23,856 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #8,588 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$989
Avg premium (2022)
#23,856
of 25,593 on premium
#8,588
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
7th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
59/100
24368 - Rural Retreat, VA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$989/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
48.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
41.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24368's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$989 Among the lowest lower than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 24368. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 24368; crosshairs: Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$594.3$1763.9$2933.6$4103.2$5272.80.2%1.4%2.6%3.8%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 24441 · Grottoes $807/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 24325 · Dugspur $894/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 24370 · Saltville $932/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 24557 · Gretna $953/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24430 · Craigsville $967/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 24127 · New Castle $977/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24368 · Rural Retreat (this ZIP) $989/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 24333 · Galax $993/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 24279 · Pound $1,001/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 24361 · Meadowview $1,016/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 24120 · Meadows Of Dan $1,030/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 24256 · Haysi $1,044/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 24070 · Catawba $1,055/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 22656 · Stephenson $1,076/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 22206 · Arlington $1,090/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 22664 · Woodstock $1,106/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 24072 · Check $1,127/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24620 · Hurley $1,142/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24018 · Roanoke $1,159/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 24060 · Blacksburg $1,177/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 23224 · Richmond $1,193/yr · 2.95%
  • ZIP 23821 · Alberta $1,208/yr · 3.42%
  • ZIP 23235 · Richmond $1,236/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 22942 · Gordonsville $1,249/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 23960 · Prospect $1,267/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 22960 · Orange $1,277/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 23002 · Amelia Court House $1,290/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 24090 · Fincastle $1,308/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 22405 · Fredericksburg $1,318/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 22310 · Alexandria $1,342/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 23089 · Lanexa $1,369/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 23841 · Dinwiddie $1,384/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 22901 · Charlottesville $1,402/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 22903 · Charlottesville $1,430/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 23887 · Valentines $1,447/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 23085 · King And Queen Court House $1,474/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 22030 · Fairfax $1,502/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 23350 · Exmore $1,527/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 20136 · Bristow $1,549/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 22046 · Falls Church $1,583/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 23146 · Rockville $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 23464 · Virginia Beach $1,661/yr · 3.65%
  • ZIP 23221 · Richmond $1,693/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 23845 · Ebony $1,758/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 23314 · Carrollton $1,823/yr · 2.92%
  • ZIP 22511 · Lottsburg $1,890/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 23056 · Foster $2,002/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 23456 · Virginia Beach $2,112/yr · 4.74%
  • ZIP 20197 · Waterford $2,589/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 20184 · Upperville $5,060/yr · 2.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$989/yr
Below-median premium
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $34,301
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+154.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24368 (Rural Retreat, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24368 (Rural Retreat, VA) runs $989 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 23 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24368 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 28% below, ranking #660 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Oakwood (ZIP 24631) at $988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 24368 shows a 86.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,301. 1.10% of ZIP 24368 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 154.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24368 have risen by 9.9%, ranging from $894 to $989 with a five-year average of $941, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Wythe County: score 48.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. National percentile 49th; in-state rank #38/124; 38% above Virginia's 35.3 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 74.3 · Community Resilience 41.8.

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 24368 Compares

vs National Average
$989 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$989 vs $1,369
28% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24368, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $989
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24368.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $900 -
2019 $894 -0.6%
2020 $941 +5.2%
2021 $981 +4.3%
2022 $989 +0.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 24368 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$941
Premium Range
$894 - $989
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Wythe County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24368 via FIPS 51197. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
48.7
Relatively Low · 49th national percentile
In-state county rank
#38
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,785,938

Social Vulnerability Index 74.3 · Community Resilience 41.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 24368

ZIP 24368's county NRI is 48.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($989/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.10% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 24368?
At just the 7th national percentile, #660 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24368 (Rural Retreat, VA) pay a comparatively low $989 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rural Retreat, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 24368: claims frequency (2.48%), loss ratio (86.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.10%), together placing this ZIP at the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24368 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24368 lands in the 7th percentile: its $989/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24368?
ZIP 24368 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.10% in Virginia, a rise of 154.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24368 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24368 have ranged from $894 to $989, with a 5-year average of $941. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 24368 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24368 has an average premium of $989/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #660 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24368?
County NRI 48.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 24368 via Wythe County FIPS 51197. In-state rank #38 of 124; national percentile 49th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 24368

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.