ZIP 39897 · Grady County

Whigham, GA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 39897, Whigham, Georgia.

9.6%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#401 of 630
Georgia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Whigham, GA (ZIP 39897) averages $1,572/yr for homeowners insurance, 11% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,572
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-0.8%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,572/yr
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $5,637
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+406.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 39897 (Whigham, GA)

Homeowners in ZIP 39897 (Whigham, GA) pay an average of $1,572 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 39897 in the 52nd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Georgia statewide average is $1,769 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #401 of 630 tracked ZIPs in Georgia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Georgia is Smithville (ZIP 31787) at $1,572, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 39897 is 9.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,637. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.15%, a rise of 406.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 39897 have fallen by 0.8%, ranging from $1,572 to $1,688 with a five-year average of $1,613, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 39897 Compares

vs National Average
$1,572 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Georgia Average
$1,572 vs $1,769
11% below state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 39897, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,572
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 39897.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,585 -
2019 $1,688 +6.5%
2020 $1,626 -3.7%
2021 $1,595 -1.9%
2022 $1,572 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,613
Premium Range
$1,572 - $1,688
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 39897

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 39897 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Georgia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Georgia overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 39897?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 39897 (Whigham, GA) averages $1,572 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 52nd percentile, #401 of 630 ZIPs in Georgia. Premiums have changed -0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whigham, GA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 39897: a claims frequency of 2.68%, a loss ratio of 9.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.15%, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 39897 compared to the national average?
At $1,572/yr, ZIP 39897 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39897?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 39897 is 1.15%, a rise of 406.9% over the past 5 years in Georgia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 39897 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 39897 have ranged from $1,572 to $1,688, with a 5-year average of $1,613. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 39897 compare to the Georgia state average?
ZIP 39897 runs 11% below the Georgia state average ($1,769/yr vs this ZIP's $1,572/yr), ranking #401 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.