ZIP 24589 · Halifax County

Scottsburg, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24589, Scottsburg, Virginia.

6.5%
Loss ratio
2.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#599 of 748
Virginia rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Scottsburg, VA (ZIP 24589) averages $1,038/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,038
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+15.4%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,038/yr
+15.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $3,997
Nonrenewal Rate
2.97%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24589 (Scottsburg, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24589 (Scottsburg, VA) at $1,038 per year for 2022 across approximately 11 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 10th national percentile. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #599 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Bedford (ZIP 24523) at $1,038, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.69% of policies in ZIP 24589 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,997. 2.97% of ZIP 24589 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24589 have risen by 15.4%, ranging from $899 to $1,038 with a five-year average of $973, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 24589 Compares

vs National Average
$1,038 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,038 vs $1,369
24% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24589, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,038
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24589.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $899 -
2019 $932 +3.7%
2020 $965 +3.5%
2021 $1,032 +6.9%
2022 $1,038 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$973
Premium Range
$899 - $1,038
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24589

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

  • Compare ZIP 24589 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Virginia overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 24589?
ZIP 24589 (Scottsburg, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,038 per year, #599 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +15.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Scottsburg, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24589: a claims frequency of 1.69%, a loss ratio of 6.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.97%, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24589 compared to the national average?
At $1,038/yr, ZIP 24589 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24589?
ZIP 24589 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.97% in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24589 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24589 have ranged from $899 to $1,038, with a 5-year average of $973. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 24589 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 24589 averages $1,038/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #599 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.