ZIP 31909 · Muscogee County

Columbus, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 31909, Columbus, Georgia.

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

The verdict

At $1,557/yr, Columbus, GA (ZIP 31909) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,557
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,557/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.31%
Avg severity: $10,398
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 31909

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

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 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.

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.