Virginia Homeowners Insurance

U.S. Treasury FIO data for 748 ZIP codes in Virginia (VA).

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO filings, Virginia ranks #37 of 51 by average premium ($1,369/yr) ≠ #7 of 50 by nonrenewal (1.67%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,369
State avg premium (#37 of 51)
#7
Nonrenewal of 50 (1.67%)
20184
In-state premium ZIP #1 ($5,060)
23704
In-state nonrenewal ZIP #1 (7.09%)

Premium rank counts states with a reported average premium, highest first, abbreviation tiebreak. Nonrenewal rank counts states that publish a rate. In-state ZIP #1s are separate extracts.

Virginia vs all states by ZIP-mean homeowners premium

Where this state's average ZIP premium sits among every state that reports one (lower is better for homeowners)

$1,369 Lower than most lower premium than 71% of 51 states

States, banded by ZIP-mean annual homeowners premium (FIO)

Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. 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 FIO Homeowners Insurance Markets Report · 2018–2022

Homeowners in Virginia pay an average of $1,369 per year for home insurance - 23% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Virginia as the 37th most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums rose by 8.0%; nonrenewal rates climbed by 83.6% over the same period.

On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Virginia ranks 18th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (1.67%) ranks 7th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.

How Virginia Compares

vs National Average
$1,369 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
Rank Among States
37th of 51
most expensive for homeowners insurance
Loss Ratio vs National
44.0% vs 58.0%
insurers retain more margin here
Avg Premium
$1,369/yr
National avg: $1,776 (-23% below)
Premium Change
+8.0%
2018-2022 change
Avg Loss Ratio
44.0%
Claims paid vs premiums earned
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
+83.6% change

Data Snapshot: Virginia Homeowners Insurance

Across the 748 Virginia ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the average annual home insurance premium is $1,369. That is an average of ZIP codes, in which a ZIP of a few hundred people counts the same as one of tens of thousands. Weighting each ZIP by its population, closer to what a typical Virginia homeowner pays, gives $1,555 per year. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Virginia ranks 37th most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $807 in 24441 to $5,060 in 20184.

Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums rose by 8.0% in Virginia, placing the state 18th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 44.0%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 1.67% across the ZIP codes that report one (93% of the state's ZIP codes; those without a published rate are smaller and higher-premium on average, so this figure is likely conservative), a climb of 83.6% over the study period (ranking 7th out of 50 states).

Within Virginia, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (20184 in Upperville) charges 527% more than the least expensive (24441 in Grottoes), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is a FIO registry extract, not a quote or a recommendation.

How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as a registry average, then open the ZIP table below for the same filing year's local premium and nonrenewal extracts.

Loss Ratio Reading: Virginia

0%150%44%

Virginia statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 44% (Insurer-favorable) - low claim payout, insurer retains a healthy margin.

ZIP Codes Tracked

748

Reporting Period

2018-2022

Source

U.S. Treasury FIO

Year Avg Premium Median Premium
2018 $1,267 $1,177
2019 $1,284 (+1.3%) $1,193
2020 $1,310 (+2.0%) $1,215
2021 $1,340 (+2.3%) $1,248
2022 $1,369 (+2.2%) $1,280

Average premium in Virginia, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,369
Average homeowners premium per year in Virginia.

All ZIP Codes in Virginia

748 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.

ZIP City Premium
20184 Upperville $5,060
22102 Mc Lean $3,605
20198 The Plains $3,601
23451 Virginia Beach $3,595
23347 Eastville $3,344
22066 Great Falls $3,185
20117 Middleburg $3,144
20144 Delaplane $2,898
23507 Norfolk $2,849
23510 Norfolk $2,821
20129 Paeonian Springs $2,800
22643 Markham $2,733
22578 White Stone $2,688
22101 Mc Lean $2,684
22639 Hume $2,644
22940 Free Union $2,597
20197 Waterford $2,589
22943 Greenwood $2,555
23457 Virginia Beach $2,541
23310 Cape Charles $2,356
22480 Irvington $2,355
23454 Virginia Beach $2,337
22039 Fairfax Station $2,314
20143 Catharpin $2,308
23119 Moon $2,306
23138 Port Haywood $2,301
23129 Oilville $2,238
23433 Suffolk $2,235
22576 Weems $2,228
23021 Bohannon $2,226
22124 Oakton $2,160
23103 Manakin Sabot $2,159
23354 Franktown $2,155
23076 Hudgins $2,132
23517 Norfolk $2,115
23456 Virginia Beach $2,112
23405 Machipongo $2,111
23455 Virginia Beach $2,104
22749 Woodville $2,104
23066 Gwynn $2,092
23043 Deltaville $2,089
20124 Clifton $2,077
23664 Hampton $2,076
23508 Norfolk $2,048
23128 North $2,040
23436 Suffolk $2,038
22482 Kilmarnock $2,038
22747 Washington $2,018
23432 Suffolk $2,010
23056 Foster $2,002

Natural-hazard context (FEMA NRI)

County National Risk Index scores joined to Virginia ZIP codes in the same FIO filing year. This is hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver table and not a quote.

Mean county risk score
48.0
46th of 50 states by mean score · national mean 69.3
Counties joined
124
Distinct county FIPS on Virginia FIO ZIPs
Most common top hazard
Hurricane
36 of 124 counties
Highest FEMA NRI counties in Virginia
County Risk score Rating Top hazard
Fairfax 94.7 Relatively High Hurricane
Chesterfield 84.8 Relatively Moderate Earthquake
Henrico 83.4 Relatively Moderate Earthquake
Counties with elevated FEMA hazard ratings in Virginia
Hazard Elevated counties Share of joined
Winter weather 7 6%
Flooding 1 1%
Hail 1 1%
Hurricane 1 1%

Elevated = FEMA Relatively High or Very High rating on that hazard column. Ratings are independent per hazard; a county can appear in more than one row.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · research board: top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide states with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for Virginia: nearest other states by average homeowners premium and by statewide nonrenewal rate. These are cross-state neighborhoods, not the in-state ZIP table above.

Similar average premium

Nearest states by average homeowners premium ($1,369/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest states by average nonrenewal rate (1.67% here).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average homeowners insurance cost in Virginia?
Averaged across the 748 Virginia ZIP codes in the U.S. Treasury FIO data, the annual homeowners premium is $1,369 ($1,555 when each ZIP is weighted by population, which is closer to what a typical homeowner pays). This is 23% below the national average of $1,776.
How have insurance premiums changed in Virginia?
Virginia homeowners insurance premiums changed by +8.0% between 2018 and 2022. The average loss ratio is 44.0%, meaning insurers pay out that percentage of earned premiums in claims.
Which ZIP code has the most expensive insurance in Virginia?
The most expensive ZIP code for homeowners insurance in Virginia is 20184, with an average premium of $5,060/yr. The most affordable is 24441 at $807/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate for Virginia homeowners insurance?
Averaged across the Virginia ZIP codes that report one (93% of the state's ZIP codes), the nonrenewal rate is 1.67%. This rate has changed by +83.6% from 2018 to 2022. Nonrenewals occur when an insurer declines to renew an existing policy at expiration. ZIP 23704 has the highest nonrenewal rate in the state at 7.09%.
What is a loss ratio and what does Virginia's mean?
A loss ratio measures how much an insurer pays out in claims compared to premiums collected. Virginia's average loss ratio is 44.0%. Ratios above 100% indicate insurers are paying more in claims than they collect, which often leads to premium increases.
How often do homeowners file insurance claims in Virginia?
The average claim frequency in Virginia is 3.95%, meaning that percentage of policies result in a claim each year. The average claim severity (cost per claim) is $16,144. Higher claim frequency and severity typically correlate with higher premiums.
What natural hazards drive risk in Virginia?
Across 124 FEMA National Risk Index counties that join to Virginia ZIP codes in the FIO file, the mean county risk score is 48.0 (31% below the 50-state mean of 69.3). The most common county-level top hazard is Hurricane (36 of 124 counties). Elevated (Relatively High or Very High) county ratings concentrate in Winter weather (7), Flooding (1), Hail (1). NRI scores are county hazard/vulnerability context from FEMA; they are not premiums and are not a quote.

Virginia in the FIO registry

State averages sit next to ZIP-level premium and nonrenewal extracts from the same filing year.

  • Virginia ZIP premiums and nonrenewal rates in the same table. ZIP table
  • National premium board versus the population-floored nonrenewal board. Rankings
  • How competition ranks and dual boards are derived. Methodology

State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.

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

Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.