ZIP 24631 · Buchanan County

Oakwood, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24631, Oakwood, Virginia averages $988/yr.

95.9%
Loss ratio
4.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#661 of 748
Virginia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Oakwood, VA sits #23,863 nationally on average premium ($988) versus #488 on nonrenewal rate (4.31%).

$988
Avg premium (2022)
#23,863
of 25,593 on premium
#488
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
7th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
44/100
24631 - Oakwood, 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+
$988/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.04%
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 24631's premium sits nationally

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

$988 Among the lowest lower than 93% 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 24631. 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 24631; 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 24631 · Oakwood (this ZIP) $988/yr · 4.31%
  • 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 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)
$988/yr
Below-median premium
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
95.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $36,628
Nonrenewal Rate
4.31%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+155.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24631 (Oakwood, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24631 (Oakwood, VA) at $988 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 24631 is 28% below, ranking #661 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Parrott (ZIP 24132) at $988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 95.9%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 24631. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $36,628. The nonrenewal rate here is 4.31%, a rise of 155.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24631 have risen by 4.8%, ranging from $923 to $988 with a five-year average of $953, an annualized rate of +1.2% per year.

For ZIP 24631, county-level FEMA NRI is 50.6 in Buchanan - middle of the national distribution (51st percentile) and #35 among 124 Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Cold Wave. 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 24631 Compares

vs National Average
$988 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$988 vs $1,369
28% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24631, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $988
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24631.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $943 -
2019 $923 -2.1%
2020 $954 +3.3%
2021 $956 +0.3%
2022 $988 +3.3%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 24631

5-Year Avg Premium
$953
Premium Range
$923 - $988
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Buchanan County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24631 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 24631 (outside Virginia)

ZIP 24631's county NRI is 50.6 (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 ($988/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (4.31% 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 24631?
ZIP 24631 (Oakwood, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $988 per year, #661 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oakwood, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24631: a claims frequency of 2.59%, a loss ratio of 95.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.31%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24631 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24631 lands in the 7th percentile: its $988/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24631?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24631 is 4.31%, a rise of 155.4% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24631 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24631 runs $923-$988 (5-year average $953). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 24631 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 24631 averages $988/yr, 28% below that figure, ranking #661 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24631?
Buchanan County scores 50.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 51st percentile nationally and #35 of 124 Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 24631

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th 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.