ZIP 31903 · Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31903, Columbus, Georgia.

61.2%
Loss ratio
3.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#603 of 630
Georgia rank
775
Policies

The verdict

Columbus, GA (ZIP 31903) averages $1,378/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally.

$1,378
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,378/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.83%
Avg severity: $9,558
Nonrenewal Rate
3.51%
+149.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA)

ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,378 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 775 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 31903 comes in 22% below, the 37th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Georgia homeowners pay $1,769 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #603 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Oglethorpe (ZIP 31068) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 61.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 31903. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,558. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.51%, a rise of 149.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 31903 premiums risen 10.4%, spanning $1,249 to $1,378 (five-year average: $1,313), 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 31903 Compares

vs National Average
$1,378 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,378 vs $1,769
22% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31903, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,378
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31903.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,249 -
2019 $1,303 +4.3%
2020 $1,297 -0.4%
2021 $1,340 +3.3%
2022 $1,378 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,313
Premium Range
$1,249 - $1,378
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 31903

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 31903 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
  • Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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 31903?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 31903 (Columbus, GA) averages $1,378 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #603 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 31903: claims frequency (8.83%), loss ratio (61.2%), and nonrenewal rate (3.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31903 compared to the national average?
ZIP 31903 premiums of $1,378/yr are 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31903?
ZIP 31903 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.51% in Georgia, a rise of 149.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31903 over 5 years?
ZIP 31903 premiums spanned $1,249 to $1,378 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,313. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 31903 compare to the Georgia state average?
The Georgia state average is $1,769/yr; ZIP 31903 averages $1,378/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #603 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.