ZIP 31527 · Glynn County

Jekyll Island, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31527, Jekyll Island, Georgia averages $3,478/yr.

2.9%
Loss ratio
#9 of 630
Georgia rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Jekyll Island, GA (ZIP 31527) runs $3,478/yr on average: the 97th percentile nationally and 96% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$3,478
Avg premium (2022)
+96%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+2.9%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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
31527 - Jekyll 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
$3,478/yr
Avg premium, 3rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
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 31527's premium sits nationally

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

$3,478 Higher than most more expensive than 97% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,478/yr
Above-median premium
+2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $3,239
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31527 (Jekyll Island, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31527 (Jekyll Island, GA) pay an average of $3,478 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 17 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 31527 comes in 96% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Georgia homeowners pay $1,769 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 97% (above), ranking #9 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Savannah (ZIP 31401) at $3,360, 3% below this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 2.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.06%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,239.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31527 have risen by 2.9%, ranging from $3,381 to $3,586 with a five-year average of $3,509, an annualized rate of +0.7% per year.

Glynn County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 83.7 (Relatively Moderate), 84th percentile nationally and #11 of 156 Georgia counties - 108% above the state mean of 40.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 77.0 · Community Resilience 93.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 31527 Compares

vs National Average
$3,478 vs $1,776
96% above national avg
vs Georgia Average
$3,478 vs $1,769
97% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31527, 2018–2022

$3,350$3,400$3,450$3,500$3,550$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,478
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31527.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,381 -
2019 $3,586 +6.1%
2020 $3,549 -1.0%
2021 $3,549 -0.0%
2022 $3,478 -2.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 31527, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,509
Premium Range
$3,381 - $3,586
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Glynn County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31527 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)

ZIP 31527's county NRI is 83.7 (Relatively Moderate). 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 ($3,478/yr 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 31527?
At the 97th percentile nationally, #9 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31527 (Jekyll Island, GA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,478 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jekyll Island, GA?
In ZIP 31527, insurers report a 2.9% loss ratio, a 3.06% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31527 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 31527 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,478/yr average is 96% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31527?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31527 is N/A in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31527 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 31527 runs $3,381-$3,586 (5-year average $3,509). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 31527 compare to the Georgia state average?
The Georgia state average is $1,769/yr; ZIP 31527 averages $3,478/yr, 97% above that figure, ranking #9 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31527?
County NRI 83.7 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 31527 via Glynn County FIPS 13127. In-state rank #11 of 156; national percentile 84th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 31527

This ZIP's premiums run at the 97th 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.