ZIP 31701 · Dougherty County

Albany, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31701, Albany, Georgia.

37.2%
Loss ratio
1.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#378 of 630
Georgia rank
293
Policies

The verdict

Albany, GA (ZIP 31701) averages $1,587/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally.

$1,587
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,587/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.71%
Avg severity: $15,934
Nonrenewal Rate
1.89%
+17.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31701 (Albany, GA)

ZIP 31701 (Albany, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,587 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 293 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 31701 comes in 11% below, the 53rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Georgia homeowners pay $1,769 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #378 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Cleveland (ZIP 30528) at $1,587, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,934. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.89% in this ZIP, a rise of 17.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31701 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,435 to $1,587 with a five-year average of $1,515, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 31701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,587 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,587 vs $1,769
10% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31701, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,587
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,435 -
2019 $1,486 +3.5%
2020 $1,516 +2.1%
2021 $1,551 +2.3%
2022 $1,587 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,435 - $1,587
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31701

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 31701?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #378 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31701 (Albany, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,587 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 31701: claims frequency (3.71%), loss ratio (37.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.89%), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31701 compared to the national average?
At $1,587/yr, ZIP 31701 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31701?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31701 is 1.89%, a rise of 17.0% over the past 5 years in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31701 over 5 years?
ZIP 31701 premiums spanned $1,435 to $1,587 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,515. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 31701 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31701 runs 10% below the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,587/yr), ranking #378 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.