ZIP 24520 · Halifax County

Alton, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24520, Alton, Virginia.

9.2%
Loss ratio
1.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#537 of 748
Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24520 (Alton, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,099/yr, 15th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,099
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,099/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.89%
Avg severity: $5,321
Nonrenewal Rate
1.52%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24520 (Alton, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24520 (Alton, VA) runs $1,099 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 24520 comes in 38% below, the 15th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #537 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Bristol (ZIP 24202) at $1,099, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24520 is 9.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,321. 1.52% of ZIP 24520 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24520 premiums risen 3.9%, spanning $1,058 to $1,099 (five-year average: $1,085), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 24520 Compares

vs National Average
$1,099 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,099 vs $1,369
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24520, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110 20182019202020212022 $1,099
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,058 -
2019 $1,081 +2.2%
2020 $1,089 +0.7%
2021 $1,099 +1.0%
2022 $1,099 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,058 - $1,099
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24520

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 24520?
At just the 15th national percentile, #537 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24520 (Alton, VA) pay a comparatively low $1,099 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alton, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24520: a claims frequency of 1.89%, a loss ratio of 9.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.52%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24520 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24520 lands in the 15th percentile: its $1,099/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24520?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24520 is 1.52% in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24520 over 5 years?
ZIP 24520 premiums spanned $1,058 to $1,099 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,085. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 24520 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24520 has an average premium of $1,099/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #537 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.