ZIP 31503 · Ware County

Waycross, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31503, Waycross, Georgia averages $1,425/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 31503 (Waycross, GA) is #15,193 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,231 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,425
Avg premium (2022)
#15,193
of 25,593 on premium
#11,231
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
41st
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
60/100
31503 - Waycross, GA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,425/yr
Avg premium, 59th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
49.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
81.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 31503's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,425 Lower than most lower than 59% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 31503. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Georgia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 31503; crosshairs: Georgia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$6770.6$13541.2$20311.9$27082.50.1%1.2%2.3%3.4%4.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 31647 · Sparks $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 39854 · Georgetown $1,337/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 31012 · Chester $1,384/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 30680 · Winder $1,407/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 30620 · Bethlehem $1,422/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 31503 · Waycross (this ZIP) $1,425/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 30421 · Collins $1,441/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 31562 · Saint George $1,455/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 31775 · Omega $1,469/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 39815 · Attapulgus $1,478/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 31774 · Ocilla $1,491/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 31097 · Yatesville $1,503/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 31557 · Patterson $1,512/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 30106 · Austell $1,520/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 30442 · Millen $1,533/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 30260 · Morrow $1,544/yr · 3.06%
  • ZIP 30216 · Flovilla $1,553/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 31606 · Valdosta $1,563/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 31071 · Pineview $1,572/yr · 4.31%
  • ZIP 31549 · Lumber City $1,581/yr · 2.74%
  • ZIP 31065 · Montrose $1,589/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 30354 · Atlanta $1,599/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 30725 · Flintstone $1,609/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 31030 · Fort Valley $1,617/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 31318 · Meldrim $1,628/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 30470 · Tarrytown $1,638/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 30904 · Augusta $1,649/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 30102 · Acworth $1,664/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 30909 · Augusta $1,680/yr · 2.51%
  • ZIP 30802 · Appling $1,693/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 30606 · Athens $1,706/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 30341 · Atlanta $1,721/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 30276 · Senoia $1,737/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 30126 · Mableton $1,755/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 30738 · Rising Fawn $1,770/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 31807 · Ellerslie $1,791/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 30043 · Lawrenceville $1,809/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 30519 · Buford $1,827/yr · 2.40%
  • ZIP 31313 · Hinesville $1,852/yr · 2.64%
  • ZIP 30288 · Conley $1,880/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 30296 · Riverdale $1,909/yr · 2.91%
  • ZIP 30236 · Jonesboro $1,926/yr · 2.76%
  • ZIP 31906 · Columbus $1,953/yr · 1.80%
  • ZIP 30030 · Decatur $1,994/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 30650 · Madison $2,046/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 30294 · Ellenwood $2,105/yr · 2.28%
  • ZIP 30678 · White Plains $2,231/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 30075 · Roswell $2,467/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 30339 · Atlanta $2,886/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 31561 · Sea Island $25,848/yr · 0.48%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,425/yr
Near-median premium
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.96%
Avg severity: $16,313
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Ware County: score 49.4, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 49th; in-state rank #61/156; 23% above Georgia's 40.2 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 78.1 · Community Resilience 81.2.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 31503, 2018-2022

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)

FEMA NRI context for Ware County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31503 via FIPS 13299. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
49.4
Relatively Low · 49th national percentile
In-state county rank
#61
of 156 Georgia counties · state mean 40.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $4,144,303

Social Vulnerability Index 78.1 · Community Resilience 81.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Georgia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 31503

ZIP 31503's county NRI is 49.4 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Georgia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,425/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.91% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31503?
County NRI 49.4 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 31503 via Ware County FIPS 13299. In-state rank #61 of 156; national percentile 49th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 31503

This ZIP's premiums run at the 41st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.