ZIP 39851 · Clay County

Fort Gaines, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 39851, Fort Gaines, Georgia averages $1,534/yr.

15.4%
Loss ratio
1.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#453 of 630
Georgia rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Fort Gaines, GA sits #13,103 nationally on average premium ($1,534) versus #6,440 on nonrenewal rate (1.32%).

$1,534
Avg premium (2022)
#13,103
of 25,593 on premium
#6,440
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
49th
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

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
39851 - Fort Gaines, 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-
$1,534/yr
Avg premium, 51st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
8.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
7.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 39851's premium sits nationally

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

$1,534 Lower than most lower than 51% 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 39851. 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 39851; 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 39851 · Fort Gaines (this ZIP) $1,534/yr · 1.32%
  • 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)
$1,534/yr
Near-median premium
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.64%
Avg severity: $8,950
Nonrenewal Rate
1.32%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+173.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39851 (Fort Gaines, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 39851 (Fort Gaines, GA) pay an average of $1,534 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 39851 in the 49th percentile, 14% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Georgia state average of $1,769, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #453 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Chickamauga (ZIP 30707) at $1,533, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 39851 is 15.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,950. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.32% in this ZIP, a rise of 173.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.5% through 2022, ranging $1,526 to $1,624 with a 5-year average of $1,559, an annualized rate of +0.1% per year.

Clay County's FEMA NRI score is 8.5 (Very Low), only the 8th national percentile and #134 of 156 Georgia counties - 79% below the state mean 40.2. Leading mapped hazard remains Drought. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 99.3 · Community Resilience 7.6. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 39851 Compares

vs National Average
$1,534 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,534 vs $1,769
13% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39851, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,534
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39851.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,526 -
2019 $1,624 +6.4%
2020 $1,568 -3.4%
2021 $1,545 -1.5%
2022 $1,534 -0.7%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 39851 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,559
Premium Range
$1,526 - $1,624
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Clay County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 39851 via FIPS 13061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
8.5
Very Low · 8th national percentile
In-state county rank
#134
of 156 Georgia counties · state mean 40.2
Top mapped hazard
Drought
Expected annual loss $405,302

Social Vulnerability Index 99.3 · Community Resilience 7.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 39851's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 39851: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Georgia. County hazard context (Clay, NRI 8.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,534/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.32% 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 39851?
ZIP 39851 (Fort Gaines, GA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,534 per year as of 2022 (49th percentile, #453 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia). Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Gaines, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 39851: a claims frequency of 2.64%, a loss ratio of 15.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.32%, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39851 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 39851 lands in the 49th percentile: its $1,534/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39851?
Insurers decline to renew 1.32% of policies in ZIP 39851 in Georgia, a rise of 173.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39851 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39851 have ranged from $1,526 to $1,624, with a 5-year average of $1,559. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 39851 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 39851 runs 13% below the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,534/yr), ranking #453 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 39851?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 39851 (Clay) is 8.5 - #134/156 in Georgia, 8th national percentile, top hazard Drought. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 39851

This ZIP's premiums run at the 49th 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.