ZIP 31516 · Pierce County
Blackshear, GA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31516, Blackshear, Georgia.
- 43.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.78%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #506 of 630
- Georgia rank
- 34
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 31516 (Blackshear, GA) homeowners insurance averages $1,496/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,496
- Avg premium (2022)
- -16%
- vs U.S. average
- -1.6%
- since 2018
- 46th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 31516 (Blackshear, GA)
Homeowners in ZIP 31516 (Blackshear, GA) pay an average of $1,496 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. The Georgia statewide average is $1,769 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #506 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Danielsville (ZIP 30633) at $1,495, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 31516 is 43.3%, 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 $14,594. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.78%, a drop of 23.8% 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 31516 costs have fallen 1.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,496 to a high of $1,562, 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 31516 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 31516, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,521 | - |
| 2019 | $1,562 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,540 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | $1,501 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | $1,496 | -0.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 31516
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 31516 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
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