ZIP 30531 · Habersham County

Cornelia, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 30531, Cornelia, Georgia.

30.2%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#429 of 630
Georgia rank
113
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Cornelia, GA (ZIP 30531) runs $1,553/yr on average: the 50th percentile nationally and 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,553
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,553/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.44%
Avg severity: $10,585
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+9.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 30531 (Cornelia, GA)

ZIP 30531 (Cornelia, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,553 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 113 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Georgia homeowners pay $1,769 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #429 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Centerville (ZIP 31028) at $1,553, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 30531 is 30.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.44% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,585. Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 30531 at expiration, a rise of 9.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 30531 have risen by 3.0%, ranging from $1,508 to $1,553 with a five-year average of $1,538, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 30531 Compares

vs National Average
$1,553 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,553 vs $1,769
12% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 30531, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,510$1,520$1,530$1,540$1,550$1,560 20182019202020212022 $1,553
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 30531.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,508 -
2019 $1,531 +1.5%
2020 $1,553 +1.5%
2021 $1,544 -0.6%
2022 $1,553 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,538
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,553
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 30531

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

  • Put ZIP 30531 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Georgia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 30531?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #429 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 30531 (Cornelia, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,553 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cornelia, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 30531: claims frequency (4.44%), loss ratio (30.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.69%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 30531 compared to the national average?
ZIP 30531 premiums of $1,553/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 30531?
Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 30531 in Georgia, a rise of 9.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 30531 over 5 years?
ZIP 30531 premiums spanned $1,508 to $1,553 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,538. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 30531 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 30531 has an average premium of $1,553/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #429 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.