ZIP 24656 · Buchanan County

Vansant, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24656, Vansant, Virginia.

207.2%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#652 of 748
Virginia rank
19
Policies

The verdict

Vansant, VA (ZIP 24656) averages $994/yr for homeowners insurance, 44% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally.

$994
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+10.7%
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)
$994/yr
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
207.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.41%
Avg severity: $11,189
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
+72.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24656 (Vansant, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24656 (Vansant, VA) runs $994 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 19 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 24656 comes in 44% below, the 7th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 24656 is 27% below, ranking #652 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is New Market (ZIP 22844) at $994, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 24656 shows a 207.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 18.41% of policies in ZIP 24656 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,189. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.46% in this ZIP, a rise of 72.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24656 premiums risen 10.7%, spanning $899 to $994 (five-year average: $945), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 24656 Compares

vs National Average
$994 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$994 vs $1,369
27% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24656, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $994
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $899 -
2019 $944 +5.1%
2020 $952 +0.8%
2021 $939 -1.4%
2022 $994 +5.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$945
Premium Range
$899 - $994
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24656

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

  • Put ZIP 24656 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 24656?
At just the 7th national percentile, #652 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24656 (Vansant, VA) pay a comparatively low $994 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vansant, VA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 24656: a claims frequency of 18.41% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.46%, against a loss ratio above 100% (207.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24656 compared to the national average?
At $994/yr, ZIP 24656 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24656?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24656 is 1.46%, a rise of 72.8% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24656 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24656 runs $899-$994 (5-year average $945). The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 24656 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24656 runs 27% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $994/yr), ranking #652 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.