ZIP 24526 · Bedford County

Big Island, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24526, Big Island, Virginia averages $1,090/yr.

167.2%
Loss ratio
3.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#549 of 748
Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Big Island, VA sits #21,972 nationally on average premium ($1,090) versus #896 on nonrenewal rate (3.37%).

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
#21,972
of 25,593 on premium
#896
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
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
53/100
24526 - Big Island, 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
$1,090/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
51.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
57.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24526's premium sits nationally

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

$1,090 Among the lowest lower than 86% 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 24526. 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 24526; 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 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 24526 · Big Island (this ZIP) $1,090/yr · 3.37%
  • 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)
$1,090/yr
Below-median premium
+6.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
167.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.49%
Avg severity: $40,543
Nonrenewal Rate
3.37%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+158.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24526 (Big Island, VA)

ZIP 24526 (Big Island, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,090 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #549 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Big Stone Gap (ZIP 24219) at $1,090, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24526 is 167.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,543. Insurers decline to renew 3.37% of policies in ZIP 24526 at expiration, a rise of 158.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24526 have risen by 6.3%, ranging from $1,025 to $1,096 with a five-year average of $1,062, an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Bedford County: score 51.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 51st; in-state rank #34/124; 45% above Virginia's 35.3 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 31.1 · Community Resilience 57.1.

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 24526 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,090 vs $1,369
20% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24526, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,025 -
2019 $1,053 +2.7%
2020 $1,045 -0.7%
2021 $1,096 +4.9%
2022 $1,090 -0.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 24526

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,062
Premium Range
$1,025 - $1,096
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Bedford County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24526 via FIPS 51019. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
51.2
Relatively Low · 51st national percentile
In-state county rank
#34
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $826,821

Social Vulnerability Index 31.1 · Community Resilience 57.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively 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 24526

ZIP 24526's county NRI is 51.2 (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 ($1,090/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.37% 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 24526?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 24526 (Big Island, VA) is comparatively affordable at $1,090 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #549 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +6.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Big Island, VA?
ZIP 24526 is running a loss ratio above 100% (167.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.49% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.37%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24526 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24526 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,090/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24526?
Insurers decline to renew 3.37% of policies in ZIP 24526 in Virginia, a rise of 158.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24526 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24526 have ranged from $1,025 to $1,096, with a 5-year average of $1,062. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 24526 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24526 has an average premium of $1,090/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #549 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24526?
Bedford County scores 51.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 51st percentile nationally and #34 of 124 Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 24526

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th 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.