ZIP 31909 · Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 31909, Columbus, Georgia averages $1,557/yr.

62.2%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#422 of 630
Georgia rank
745
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Columbus, GA sits #12,687 nationally on average premium ($1,557) versus #7,438 on nonrenewal rate (1.21%).

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
#12,687
of 25,593 on premium
#7,438
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
50th
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
36/100
31909 - 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-
$1,557/yr
Avg premium, 50th 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 31909's premium sits nationally

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

$1,557 Lower than most lower than 50% 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 31909. 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 31909; 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 31909 · Columbus (this ZIP) $1,557/yr · 1.21%
  • 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)
$1,557/yr
Near-median premium
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.31%
Avg severity: $10,398
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+6.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA)

ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,557 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 745 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Against Georgia's average of $1,769, ZIP 31909 is 12% below, ranking #422 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Hephzibah (ZIP 30815) at $1,557, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 31909 is 62.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.31%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,398. Insurers decline to renew 1.21% of policies in ZIP 31909 at expiration, a rise of 6.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 31909 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,408 to $1,557 with a five-year average of $1,481, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places Muscogee County in the upper risk band at 81.6 (Relatively Moderate): national 82nd percentile, #15/156 inside Georgia, and 103% above the 40.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 58.2 · Community Resilience 42.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 31909 Compares

vs National Average
$1,557 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,557 vs $1,769
12% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 31909, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,557
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 31909.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,408 -
2019 $1,451 +3.1%
2020 $1,481 +2.0%
2021 $1,509 +1.9%
2022 $1,557 +3.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 31909

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,481
Premium Range
$1,408 - $1,557
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Muscogee County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 31909 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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 31909's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 31909: 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 ($1,557/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.21% 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 31909?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #422 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia, ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,557 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 31909: a claims frequency of 9.31%, a loss ratio of 62.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.21%, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 31909 compared to the national average?
At $1,557/yr, ZIP 31909 runs 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 31909?
ZIP 31909 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.21% in Georgia, a rise of 6.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 31909 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 31909 have ranged from $1,408 to $1,557, with a 5-year average of $1,481. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 31909 compare to the Georgia state average?
The Georgia state average is $1,769/yr; ZIP 31909 averages $1,557/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #422 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 31909?
Muscogee County scores 81.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 82nd percentile nationally and #15 of 156 Georgia counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 31909

This ZIP's premiums run at the 50th 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.