ZIP 24607 · Buchanan County

Breaks, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24607, Breaks, Virginia averages $1,386/yr.

3.6%
Loss ratio
#281 of 748
Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Breaks, VA (ZIP 24607) runs $1,386/yr on average: the 38th percentile nationally and 22% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,386
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+10.0%
since 2018
38th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
24607 - Breaks, 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 C+
$1,386/yr
Avg premium, 62nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
50.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
5.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24607's premium sits nationally

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

$1,386 Lower than most lower than 62% 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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,386/yr
Near-median premium
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $1,561
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24607 (Breaks, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24607 (Breaks, VA) runs $1,386 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 22% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 1% above that figure, ranking #281 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Powhatan (ZIP 23139) at $1,386, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 3.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.23% of policies in ZIP 24607 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,561.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24607 costs have risen 10.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,216 to a high of $1,414, an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Buchanan County: score 50.6, rating Relatively Low, hazard Cold Wave. National percentile 51st; in-state rank #35/124; 43% above Virginia's 35.3 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 85.6 · Community Resilience 5.4.

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 24607 Compares

vs National Average
$1,386 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,386 vs $1,369
1% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24607, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,386
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24607.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,260 -
2019 $1,414 +12.3%
2020 $1,216 -14.0%
2021 $1,348 +10.8%
2022 $1,386 +2.8%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 24607 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,325
Premium Range
$1,216 - $1,414
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Buchanan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24607 via FIPS 51027. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
50.6
Relatively Low · 51st national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,394,639

Social Vulnerability Index 85.6 · Community Resilience 5.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very 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 24607

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 24607 in Buchanan County (NRI 50.6, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,386/yr 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 24607?
ZIP 24607 (Breaks, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,386 per year as of 2022 (38th percentile, #281 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Breaks, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24607: a claims frequency of 3.23%, a loss ratio of 3.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 38th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24607 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24607 premiums of $1,386/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24607?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24607 is N/A in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24607 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24607 runs $1,216-$1,414 (5-year average $1,325). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 24607 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24607 has an average premium of $1,386/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #281 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24607?
County NRI 50.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 24607 via Buchanan County FIPS 51027. In-state rank #35 of 124; national percentile 51st; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 24607

This ZIP's premiums run at the 38th 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.