ZIP 31904 · Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31904, Columbus, Georgia averages $1,919/yr.

75.9%
Loss ratio
1.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#108 of 630
Georgia rank
440
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Columbus, GA (ZIP 31904) ranks #7,184 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,919/yr) but #5,803 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.40%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,919
Avg premium (2022)
#7,184
of 25,593 on premium
#5,803
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
72nd
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
28/100
31904 - 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 F
$1,919/yr
Avg premium, 28th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
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 31904's premium sits nationally

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

$1,919 Around the middle lower than 28% 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 31904. 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 31904; 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 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 31904 · Columbus (this ZIP) $1,919/yr · 1.40%
  • 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)
$1,919/yr
Above-median premium
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.77%
Avg severity: $14,895
Nonrenewal Rate
1.40%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-19.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA)

ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,919 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 440 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Against Georgia's average of $1,769, ZIP 31904 is 8% above, ranking #108 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Douglasville (ZIP 30135) at $1,919, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 31904 shows a 75.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 9.77% of policies in ZIP 31904 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,895. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.40% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31904 have risen by 6.0%, ranging from $1,810 to $1,919 with a five-year average of $1,880, an annualized rate of +1.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 31904's county (Muscogee): score 81.6, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Heat Wave. That is #15 of 156 Georgia counties and the 82nd national percentile (103% above the 40.2 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 58.2 · Community Resilience 42.6. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 31904 Compares

vs National Average
$1,919 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,919 vs $1,769
8% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31904, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,919
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31904.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,810 -
2019 $1,886 +4.2%
2020 $1,897 +0.6%
2021 $1,888 -0.5%
2022 $1,919 +1.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 31904 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,880
Premium Range
$1,810 - $1,919
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Muscogee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31904 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 31904: 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 ($1,919/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.40% 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 31904?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #108 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,919 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, GA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 31904: claims frequency (9.77%), loss ratio (75.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.40%), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31904 compared to the national average?
At $1,919/yr, ZIP 31904 runs 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31904?
Insurers decline to renew 1.40% of policies in ZIP 31904 in Georgia, a drop of 19.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31904 over 5 years?
ZIP 31904 premiums spanned $1,810 to $1,919 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,880. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 31904 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 31904 has an average premium of $1,919/yr compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #108 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31904?
County NRI 81.6 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 31904 via Muscogee County FIPS 13215. In-state rank #15 of 156; national percentile 82nd; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 31904

This ZIP's premiums run at the 72nd 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.