ZIP 31522 · Glynn County

Saint Simons Island, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31522, Saint Simons Island, Georgia averages $3,866/yr.

8.4%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 630
Georgia rank
103
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Saint Simons Island, GA (ZIP 31522) ranks #618 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($3,866/yr) but #6,585 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.30%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$3,866
Avg premium (2022)
#618
of 25,593 on premium
#6,585
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
98th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
31522 - Saint Simons Island, 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 F
$3,866/yr
Avg premium, 2nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
83.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 31522's premium sits nationally

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

$3,866 Higher than most more expensive than 98% 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 31522. 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 31522; 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 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 31522 · Saint Simons Island (this ZIP) $3,866/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 31561 · Sea Island $25,848/yr · 0.48%
Avg Premium (2022)
$3,866/yr
Above-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.31%
Avg severity: $14,036
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+248.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA) pay an average of $3,866 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 103 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 118% above that mark and lands in the 98th national percentile. The Georgia statewide average is $1,769 per year; this ZIP sits 119% above that figure, ranking #6 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Atlanta (ZIP 30309) at $3,838, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 8.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,036. Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 31522 at expiration, a rise of 248.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 31522 costs have risen 3.8% since 2018, from a low of $3,723 to a high of $3,967, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

FEMA NRI places Glynn County in the upper risk band at 83.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 84th percentile, #11/156 inside Georgia, and 108% above the 40.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 77.0 · Community Resilience 93.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 31522 Compares

vs National Average
$3,866 vs $1,776
118% above national avg
vs Georgia Average
$3,866 vs $1,769
119% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31522, 2018–2022

$3,700$3,800$3,900$4,000 20182019202020212022 $3,866
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31522.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,723 -
2019 $3,848 +3.3%
2020 $3,967 +3.1%
2021 $3,843 -3.1%
2022 $3,866 +0.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 31522 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,849
Premium Range
$3,723 - $3,967
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Glynn County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31522 via FIPS 13127. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
83.7
Relatively Moderate · 84th national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 156 Georgia counties · state mean 40.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $21,408,819

Social Vulnerability Index 77.0 · Community Resilience 93.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Glynn County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 31522 in Glynn County (NRI 83.7, hazard Hurricane), both outside Georgia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,866/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.30% 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 31522?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 31522 (Saint Simons Island, GA): $3,866/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #6 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Simons Island, GA?
In ZIP 31522, insurers report a 8.4% loss ratio, a 2.31% claims frequency, and a 1.30% nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31522 compared to the national average?
At $3,866/yr, ZIP 31522 runs 118% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31522?
ZIP 31522 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.30% in Georgia, a rise of 248.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31522 over 5 years?
ZIP 31522 premiums spanned $3,723 to $3,967 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,849. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 31522 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31522 runs 119% above the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $3,866/yr), ranking #6 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31522?
County NRI 83.7 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 31522 via Glynn County FIPS 13127. In-state rank #11 of 156; national percentile 84th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 31522

This ZIP's premiums run at the 98th 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.