ZIP 30518 · Gwinnett County

Buford, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 30518, Buford, Georgia.

69.0%
Loss ratio
1.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#219 of 630
Georgia rank
439
Policies

The verdict

Buford, GA (ZIP 30518) averages $1,737/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally.

$1,737
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+15.8%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,737/yr
+15.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.68%
Avg severity: $15,614
Nonrenewal Rate
1.70%
+106.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 30518 (Buford, GA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 30518 (Buford, GA) runs $1,737 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 439 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Georgia statewide average is $1,769 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #219 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Hoschton (ZIP 30548) at $1,737, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 69.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,614. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.70%, a rise of 106.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 30518 costs have risen 15.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,499 to a high of $1,737, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 30518 Compares

vs National Average
$1,737 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,737 vs $1,769
2% below state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 30518, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,737
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 30518.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,499 -
2019 $1,564 +4.3%
2020 $1,606 +2.7%
2021 $1,650 +2.7%
2022 $1,737 +5.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,611
Premium Range
$1,499 - $1,737
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 30518

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

  • Put ZIP 30518 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Georgia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Georgia 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 30518?
ZIP 30518 (Buford, GA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,737 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #219 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia). Premiums have changed +15.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buford, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 30518: claims frequency (7.68%), loss ratio (69.0%), and nonrenewal rate (1.70%), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 30518 compared to the national average?
ZIP 30518 premiums of $1,737/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 30518?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 30518 is 1.70%, a rise of 106.2% over the past 5 years in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 30518 over 5 years?
ZIP 30518 premiums spanned $1,499 to $1,737 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,611. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 30518 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 30518 has an average premium of $1,737/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #219 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia 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.