ZIP 31201 · Bibb County

Macon, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31201, Macon, Georgia.

61.9%
Loss ratio
2.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#58 of 630
Georgia rank
316
Policies

The verdict

At $2,078/yr, Macon, GA (ZIP 31201) sits in the 78th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% above the U.S. average.

$2,078
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,078/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.33%
Avg severity: $24,135
Nonrenewal Rate
2.03%
+284.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31201 (Macon, GA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 31201 (Macon, GA) runs $2,078 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 316 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 17% above, ranking #58 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Marietta (ZIP 30062) at $2,076, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 31201 shows a 61.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.33% of policies in ZIP 31201 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,135. Insurers decline to renew 2.03% of policies in ZIP 31201 at expiration, a rise of 284.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.3% through 2022, ranging $2,048 to $2,124 with a 5-year average of $2,083, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 31201 Compares

vs National Average
$2,078 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Georgia Average
$2,078 vs $1,769
17% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31201, 2018–2022

$2,040$2,060$2,080$2,100$2,120$2,140 20182019202020212022 $2,078
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,084 -
2019 $2,048 -1.7%
2020 $2,124 +3.7%
2021 $2,080 -2.1%
2022 $2,078 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,083
Premium Range
$2,048 - $2,124
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31201

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 31201 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 31201?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31201 (Macon, GA) averages $2,078 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #58 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Macon, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 31201: a claims frequency of 5.33%, a loss ratio of 61.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.03%, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31201 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 31201 lands in the 78th percentile: its $2,078/yr average is 17% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31201?
Insurers decline to renew 2.03% of policies in ZIP 31201 in Georgia, a rise of 284.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31201 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 31201 have ranged from $2,048 to $2,124, with a 5-year average of $2,083. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 31201 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31201 runs 17% above the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $2,078/yr), ranking #58 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.