ZIP 24485 · Augusta County
West Augusta, VA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24485, West Augusta, Virginia.
- 492.3%
- Loss ratio
- 1.09%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #643 of 748
- Virginia rank
- 1
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in West Augusta, VA (ZIP 24485) runs $1,000/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.
- $1,000
- Avg premium (2022)
- -44%
- vs U.S. average
- +0.8%
- since 2018
- 8th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 24485 (West Augusta, VA)
ZIP 24485 (West Augusta, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,000 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24485 in the 8th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #643 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Keezletown (ZIP 22832) at $999, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 492.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 3.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $150,911. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 24485 at expiration, a drop of 10.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24485 premiums risen 0.8%, spanning $970 to $1,024 (five-year average: $995), an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 24485 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 24485, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $991 | - |
| 2019 | $990 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $970 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $1,024 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | $1,000 | -2.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 24485
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 24485 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Virginia overview
- A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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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