ZIP 31903 · Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31903, Columbus, Georgia averages $1,378/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Columbus, GA sits #16,063 nationally on average premium ($1,378) versus #805 on nonrenewal rate (3.51%).

$1,378
Avg premium (2022)
#16,063
of 25,593 on premium
#805
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
37th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
34/100
31903 - Columbus, GA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,378/yr
Avg premium, 63rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.04%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
81.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
42.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 31903's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,378 Lower than most lower than 63% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 31903. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Georgia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 31903; crosshairs: Georgia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$6770.6$13541.2$20311.9$27082.50.1%1.2%2.3%3.4%4.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 31647 · Sparks $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 39854 · Georgetown $1,337/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 31903 · Columbus (this ZIP) $1,378/yr · 3.51%
  • ZIP 31012 · Chester $1,384/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 30680 · Winder $1,407/yr · 1.76%
  • ZIP 30620 · Bethlehem $1,422/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 30421 · Collins $1,441/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 31562 · Saint George $1,455/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 31775 · Omega $1,469/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 39815 · Attapulgus $1,478/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 31774 · Ocilla $1,491/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 31097 · Yatesville $1,503/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 31557 · Patterson $1,512/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 30106 · Austell $1,520/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 30442 · Millen $1,533/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 30260 · Morrow $1,544/yr · 3.06%
  • ZIP 30216 · Flovilla $1,553/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 31606 · Valdosta $1,563/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 31071 · Pineview $1,572/yr · 4.31%
  • ZIP 31549 · Lumber City $1,581/yr · 2.74%
  • ZIP 31065 · Montrose $1,589/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 30354 · Atlanta $1,599/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 30725 · Flintstone $1,609/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 31030 · Fort Valley $1,617/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 31318 · Meldrim $1,628/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 30470 · Tarrytown $1,638/yr · 2.21%
  • ZIP 30904 · Augusta $1,649/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 30102 · Acworth $1,664/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 30909 · Augusta $1,680/yr · 2.51%
  • ZIP 30802 · Appling $1,693/yr · 1.31%
  • ZIP 30606 · Athens $1,706/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 30341 · Atlanta $1,721/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 30276 · Senoia $1,737/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 30126 · Mableton $1,755/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 30738 · Rising Fawn $1,770/yr · 1.71%
  • ZIP 31807 · Ellerslie $1,791/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 30043 · Lawrenceville $1,809/yr · 1.66%
  • ZIP 30519 · Buford $1,827/yr · 2.40%
  • ZIP 31313 · Hinesville $1,852/yr · 2.64%
  • ZIP 30288 · Conley $1,880/yr · 2.16%
  • ZIP 30296 · Riverdale $1,909/yr · 2.91%
  • ZIP 30236 · Jonesboro $1,926/yr · 2.76%
  • ZIP 31906 · Columbus $1,953/yr · 1.80%
  • ZIP 30030 · Decatur $1,994/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 30650 · Madison $2,046/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 30294 · Ellenwood $2,105/yr · 2.28%
  • ZIP 30678 · White Plains $2,231/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 30075 · Roswell $2,467/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 30339 · Atlanta $2,886/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 31561 · Sea Island $25,848/yr · 0.48%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,378/yr
Near-median premium
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
8.83%
Avg severity: $9,558
Nonrenewal Rate
3.51%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Muscogee County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.6 (Relatively Moderate), 82nd percentile nationally and #15 of 156 Georgia counties - 103% above the state mean of 40.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Heat Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 58.2 · Community Resilience 42.6. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 31903

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Muscogee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31903 via FIPS 13215. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
81.6
Relatively Moderate · 82nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 156 Georgia counties · state mean 40.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $2,834,851

Social Vulnerability Index 58.2 · Community Resilience 42.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Georgia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Muscogee County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 31903: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Georgia. County hazard context (Muscogee, NRI 81.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,378/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (3.51% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31903?
County NRI 81.6 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 31903 via Muscogee County FIPS 13215. In-state rank #15 of 156; national percentile 82nd; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 31903

This ZIP's premiums run at the 37th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.