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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$846/yr
+5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.32%
Avg severity: $8,988
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-23.4% change

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

vs National Average
$846 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$846 vs $1,369
38% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24416, 2018–2022

$790$800$810$820$830$840$850 20182019202020212022 $846
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24416.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$827
Premium Range
$801 - $846
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24416

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

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 24416?
ZIP 24416 (Buena Vista, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $846 per year, #744 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buena Vista, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24416: a claims frequency of 2.32%, a loss ratio of 24.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24416 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24416 lands in the 1st percentile: its $846/yr average is 52% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24416?
ZIP 24416 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.75% in Virginia, a drop of 23.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24416 over 5 years?
ZIP 24416 premiums spanned $801 to $846 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $827. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 24416 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24416 has an average premium of $846/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 38% below the state average, ranking #744 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.