ZIP 24416 · Buena Vista County
Buena Vista, VA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24416, Buena Vista, Virginia.
- 24.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.75%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #744 of 748
- Virginia rank
- 61
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Buena Vista, VA (ZIP 24416) runs $846/yr on average: the 1st percentile nationally and 52% below the U.S. average.
- $846
- Avg premium (2022)
- -52%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.6%
- since 2018
- 1st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 24416 (Buena Vista, VA)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24416 (Buena Vista, VA) runs $846 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 61 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 24416 comes in 52% below, the 1st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 38% below that figure, ranking #744 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Atkins (ZIP 24311) at $851, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 24416 shows a 24.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,988. Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 24416 at expiration, a drop of 23.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.6% through 2022, ranging $801 to $846 with a 5-year average of $827, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 24416 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 24416, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $801 | - |
| 2019 | $816 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $833 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $842 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $846 | +0.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 24416
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 24416 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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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