ZIP 31779 · Mitchell County

Pelham, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31779, Pelham, Georgia.

39.3%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#290 of 630
Georgia rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pelham, GA (ZIP 31779) runs $1,657/yr on average: the 58th percentile nationally and 7% below the U.S. average.

$1,657
Avg premium (2022)
-7%
vs U.S. average
+2.4%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,657/yr
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.99%
Avg severity: $13,044
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
+13.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31779 (Pelham, GA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 31779 (Pelham, GA) at $1,657 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 31779 in the 58th percentile, 7% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #290 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Carlton (ZIP 30627) at $1,657, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,044. Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 31779 at expiration, a rise of 13.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 31779 costs have risen 2.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,617 to a high of $1,683, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 31779 Compares

vs National Average
$1,657 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,657 vs $1,769
6% below state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31779, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,620$1,640$1,660$1,680$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,657
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31779.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,617 -
2019 $1,639 +1.4%
2020 $1,657 +1.1%
2021 $1,683 +1.6%
2022 $1,657 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,651
Premium Range
$1,617 - $1,683
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31779

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

  • Compare ZIP 31779 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Georgia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 31779?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31779 (Pelham, GA) averages $1,657 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #290 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pelham, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 31779: a claims frequency of 4.99%, a loss ratio of 39.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.54%, placing this ZIP in the 58th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31779 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 31779 lands in the 58th percentile: its $1,657/yr average is 7% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31779?
Insurers decline to renew 0.54% of policies in ZIP 31779 in Georgia, a rise of 13.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31779 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 31779 have ranged from $1,617 to $1,683, with a 5-year average of $1,651. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 31779 compare to the Georgia state average?
The Georgia state average is $1,769/yr; ZIP 31779 averages $1,657/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #290 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.