ZIP 31503 · Ware County

Waycross, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31503, Waycross, Georgia.

45.3%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#572 of 630
Georgia rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Waycross, GA (ZIP 31503) runs $1,425/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,425
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,425/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.96%
Avg severity: $16,313
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-5.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31503 (Waycross, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31503 (Waycross, GA) pay an average of $1,425 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 31503 comes in 20% below, the 41st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #572 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Mc Rae Helena (ZIP 31037) at $1,425, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.96% of policies in ZIP 31503 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,313. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.91% in this ZIP, a drop of 5.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 31503 costs have risen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,403 to a high of $1,439, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 31503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,425 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,425 vs $1,769
19% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31503, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430$1,440$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,425
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,403 -
2019 $1,432 +2.1%
2020 $1,439 +0.5%
2021 $1,419 -1.4%
2022 $1,425 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,424
Premium Range
$1,403 - $1,439
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31503

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

  • Put ZIP 31503 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 31503?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31503 (Waycross, GA) averages $1,425 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 41st percentile, #572 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waycross, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 31503: claims frequency (3.96%), loss ratio (45.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.91%), together placing this ZIP at the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31503 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31503 premiums of $1,425/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31503?
Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 31503 in Georgia, a drop of 5.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31503 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 31503 runs $1,403-$1,439 (5-year average $1,424). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 31503 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31503 has an average premium of $1,425/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #572 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.