ZIP 31605 Insurance Data

Valdosta, Georgia · Lowndes County · 146 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.13%
Avg severity: $7,730
Nonrenewal Rate
2.38%
+65.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA)

ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,565 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 146 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51th percentile nationally. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 31605 is 20.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,730. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.38% in this ZIP, a rise of 65.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31605 have risen by 0.1%, ranging from $1,542 to $1,597 with a five-year average of $1,571 — an annualized rate of +0.0% per year. 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 31605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,565 vs $1,769
12% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,563
2019 $1,597 +2.2%
2020 $1,588 -0.6%
2021 $1,542 -2.9%
2022 $1,565 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,571
Premium Range
$1,542 - $1,597
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 31605?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 31605 (Valdosta, GA) is $1,565 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valdosta, GA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.13% in this ZIP), loss ratio (20.4%), and nonrenewal rates (2.38%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31605 premiums of $1,565/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31605?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31605 is 2.38%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +65.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31605 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 31605 have ranged from $1,542 to $1,597, with a 5-year average of $1,571. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 31605 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31605 has an average premium of $1,565/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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