ZIP 31549 · Telfair County

Lumber City, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31549, Lumber City, Georgia.

11.0%
Loss ratio
2.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#390 of 630
Georgia rank
7
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 31549 (Lumber City, GA) homeowners insurance averages $1,581/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,581
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+4.9%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,581/yr
+4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.11%
Avg severity: $4,249
Nonrenewal Rate
2.74%
+193.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31549 (Lumber City, GA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 31549 (Lumber City, GA) runs $1,581 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 31549 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #390 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Ty Ty (ZIP 31795) at $1,581, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.0%, 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 4.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,249. Insurers decline to renew 2.74% of policies in ZIP 31549 at expiration, a rise of 193.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31549 have risen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,508 to $1,615 with a five-year average of $1,563, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 31549 Compares

vs National Average
$1,581 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,581 vs $1,769
11% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31549, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,581
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31549.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,508 -
2019 $1,615 +7.1%
2020 $1,592 -1.4%
2021 $1,520 -4.6%
2022 $1,581 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,563
Premium Range
$1,508 - $1,615
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31549

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

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 31549?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31549 (Lumber City, GA) averages $1,581 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #390 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed +4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lumber City, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 31549: a claims frequency of 4.11%, a loss ratio of 11.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.74%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31549 compared to the national average?
At $1,581/yr, ZIP 31549 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31549?
Insurers decline to renew 2.74% of policies in ZIP 31549 in Georgia, a rise of 193.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31549 over 5 years?
ZIP 31549 premiums spanned $1,508 to $1,615 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,563. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 31549 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31549 runs 11% below the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,581/yr), ranking #390 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.