ZIP 24605 · Tazewell County

Bluefield, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24605, Bluefield, Virginia.

32.2%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#542 of 748
Virginia rank
74
Policies

The verdict

Bluefield, VA (ZIP 24605) averages $1,096/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.

$1,096
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
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)
$1,096/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.28%
Avg severity: $15,423
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+97.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24605 (Bluefield, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24605 (Bluefield, VA) at $1,096 per year for 2022 across approximately 74 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 24605 is 20% below, ranking #542 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Phenix (ZIP 23959) at $1,095, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.28% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,423. 1.56% of ZIP 24605 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 97.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24605 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $970 to $1,096 (five-year average: $1,015), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 24605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,096 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,096 vs $1,369
20% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24605, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,096
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $972 -
2019 $970 -0.2%
2020 $987 +1.8%
2021 $1,048 +6.2%
2022 $1,096 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,015
Premium Range
$970 - $1,096
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24605

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

  • Put ZIP 24605 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 24605?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 24605 (Bluefield, VA) is comparatively affordable at $1,096 per year as of 2022, just the 15th percentile nationally, #542 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bluefield, VA?
In ZIP 24605, insurers report a 32.2% loss ratio, a 2.28% claims frequency, and a 1.56% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24605 premiums of $1,096/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24605?
ZIP 24605 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.56% in Virginia, a rise of 97.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24605 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24605 runs $970-$1,096 (5-year average $1,015). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 24605 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24605 runs 20% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,096/yr), ranking #542 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.