ZIP 24631 · Buchanan County

Oakwood, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24631, Oakwood, Virginia.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Oakwood, VA (ZIP 24631) runs $988/yr on average: the 7th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$988
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$988/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
95.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $36,628
Nonrenewal Rate
4.31%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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

What this means for ZIP 24631

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 24631 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 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.

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.