ZIP 39897 · Grady County

Whigham, GA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 39897, Whigham, Georgia averages $1,572/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Whigham, GA sits #12,385 nationally on average premium ($1,572) versus #8,060 on nonrenewal rate (1.15%).

$1,572
Avg premium (2022)
#12,385
of 25,593 on premium
#8,060
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
52nd
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
39/100
39897 - Whigham, 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 D
$1,572/yr
Avg premium, 48th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
53.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 39897's premium sits nationally

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

$1,572 Around the middle lower than 48% 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 39897. 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 39897; 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 39897 · Whigham (this ZIP) $1,572/yr · 1.15%
  • 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)
$1,572/yr
Near-median premium
-0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $5,637
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Grady County: score 53.0, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 53rd; in-state rank #53/156; 32% above Georgia's 40.2 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 71.0 · Community Resilience 13.4.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 39897

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)

FEMA NRI context for Grady County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 39897 via FIPS 13131. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
53.0
Relatively Low · 53rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#53
of 156 Georgia counties · state mean 40.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $4,170,776

Social Vulnerability Index 71.0 · Community Resilience 13.4

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 39897

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 39897 in Grady County (NRI 53.0, hazard Hurricane), both outside Georgia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,572/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.15% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 39897?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 39897 (Grady) is 53.0 - #53/156 in Georgia, 53rd national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 39897

This ZIP's premiums run at the 52nd 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.