ZIP 31721 · Dougherty County

Albany, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31721, Albany, Georgia.

22.7%
Loss ratio
1.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#100 of 630
Georgia rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Albany, GA (ZIP 31721) runs $1,929/yr on average: the 72nd percentile nationally and 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,929
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+9.2%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,929/yr
+9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.50%
Avg severity: $12,488
Nonrenewal Rate
1.39%
-4.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA) pay an average of $1,929 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 36 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 31721 comes in 9% above, the 72nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Georgia's average of $1,769, ZIP 31721 is 9% above, ranking #100 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Stone Mountain (ZIP 30088) at $1,927, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 31721 shows a 22.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,488. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.39% in this ZIP, a drop of 4.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 31721 premiums risen 9.2%, spanning $1,766 to $1,929 (five-year average: $1,863), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 31721 Compares

vs National Average
$1,929 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,929 vs $1,769
9% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31721, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,929
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31721.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,766 -
2019 $1,841 +4.3%
2020 $1,862 +1.1%
2021 $1,915 +2.9%
2022 $1,929 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,863
Premium Range
$1,766 - $1,929
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31721

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

  • Put ZIP 31721 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 31721?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #100 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,929 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Albany, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 31721: claims frequency (3.50%), loss ratio (22.7%), and nonrenewal rate (1.39%), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31721 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31721 premiums of $1,929/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31721?
ZIP 31721 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.39% in Georgia, a drop of 4.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31721 over 5 years?
ZIP 31721 premiums spanned $1,766 to $1,929 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,863. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 31721 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31721 runs 9% above the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,929/yr), ranking #100 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.