ZIP 24529 Insurance Data

Buffalo Junction, Virginia · Mecklenburg County · 17 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,273/yr
+12.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.79%
Avg severity: $11,984
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-39.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24529 (Buffalo Junction, VA)

ZIP 24529 (Buffalo Junction, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,273 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 17 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24529 is 16.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,984. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 39.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24529 have risen by 12.2%, ranging from $1,135 to $1,282 with a five-year average of $1,223 — an annualized rate of +2.9% per year. 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 24529 Compares

vs National Average
$1,273 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,273 vs $1,369
7% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,135
2019 $1,178 +3.8%
2020 $1,245 +5.7%
2021 $1,282 +2.9%
2022 $1,273 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,223
Premium Range
$1,135 - $1,282
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 24529?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24529 (Buffalo Junction, VA) is $1,273 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buffalo Junction, VA?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.79% in this ZIP), loss ratio (16.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.60%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24529 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24529 premiums of $1,273/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24529?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24529 is 0.60%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -39.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24529 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24529 have ranged from $1,135 to $1,282, with a 5-year average of $1,223. The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 24529 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24529 has an average premium of $1,273/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average.

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