ZIP 31602 · Lowndes County

Valdosta, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31602, Valdosta, Georgia.

20.7%
Loss ratio
1.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 630
Georgia rank
328
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 31602 (Valdosta, GA) homeowners insurance averages $1,643/yr, 57th percentile nationally, 7% below the U.S. norm.

$1,643
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+5.9%
since 2018
57th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,643/yr
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.56%
Avg severity: $7,454
Nonrenewal Rate
1.57%
+20.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31602 (Valdosta, GA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 31602 (Valdosta, GA) runs $1,643 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 328 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Georgia homeowners pay $1,769 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #304 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Dry Branch (ZIP 31020) at $1,643, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 31602. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,454. Insurers decline to renew 1.57% of policies in ZIP 31602 at expiration, a rise of 20.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 31602 premiums risen 5.9%, spanning $1,552 to $1,644 (five-year average: $1,616), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 31602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,643 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,643 vs $1,769
7% below state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31602, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,643
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,552 -
2019 $1,599 +3.1%
2020 $1,640 +2.6%
2021 $1,644 +0.2%
2022 $1,643 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,616
Premium Range
$1,552 - $1,644
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31602

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 31602?
At the 57th percentile nationally, #304 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31602 (Valdosta, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,643 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valdosta, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 31602: a claims frequency of 4.56%, a loss ratio of 20.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.57%, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31602 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31602 premiums of $1,643/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31602?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31602 is 1.57%, a rise of 20.1% over the past 5 years in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31602 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 31602 runs $1,552-$1,644 (5-year average $1,616). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 31602 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31602 runs 7% below the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,643/yr), ranking #304 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.