ZIP 31566 · Brantley County

Waynesville, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31566, Waynesville, Georgia.

6.0%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#615 of 630
Georgia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $1,344/yr, Waynesville, GA (ZIP 31566) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,344
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-7.6%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,344/yr
-7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.96%
Avg severity: $4,146
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
+129.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31566 (Waynesville, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31566 (Waynesville, GA) pay an average of $1,344 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #615 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Pearson (ZIP 31642) at $1,345, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.0%, 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 1.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,146. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.68% in this ZIP, a rise of 129.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31566 have fallen by 7.6%, ranging from $1,344 to $1,454 with a five-year average of $1,404, an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 31566 Compares

vs National Average
$1,344 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,344 vs $1,769
24% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31566, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,344
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31566.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,454 -
2019 $1,426 -1.9%
2020 $1,403 -1.6%
2021 $1,392 -0.8%
2022 $1,344 -3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,404
Premium Range
$1,344 - $1,454
Annual Change Rate
-1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31566

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

  • Compare ZIP 31566 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 31566?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31566 (Waynesville, GA) averages $1,344 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #615 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed -7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waynesville, GA?
In ZIP 31566, insurers report a 6.0% loss ratio, a 1.96% claims frequency, and a 1.68% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31566 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31566 premiums of $1,344/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31566?
ZIP 31566 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.68% in Georgia, a rise of 129.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31566 over 5 years?
ZIP 31566 premiums spanned $1,344 to $1,454 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,404. The annualized change rate is -1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 31566 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31566 has an average premium of $1,344/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #615 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.