ZIP 20170 · Fairfax County

Herndon, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20170, Herndon, Virginia.

69.5%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#290 of 748
Virginia rank
1,815
Policies

The verdict

At $1,378/yr, Herndon, VA (ZIP 20170) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,378
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,378/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.65%
Avg severity: $16,955
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+119.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA) runs $1,378 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,815 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 20170 in the 37th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #290 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Portsmouth (ZIP 23702) at $1,380, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 20170 is 69.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.65% of policies in ZIP 20170 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,955. 1.20% of ZIP 20170 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 119.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 20170 costs have risen 9.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,254 to a high of $1,378, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 20170 Compares

vs National Average
$1,378 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,378 vs $1,369
1% above state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20170, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,378
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20170.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,254 -
2019 $1,281 +2.2%
2020 $1,320 +3.0%
2021 $1,335 +1.2%
2022 $1,378 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,314
Premium Range
$1,254 - $1,378
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20170

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

  • Compare ZIP 20170 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Virginia 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 20170?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA) averages $1,378 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 37th percentile, #290 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Herndon, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 20170: a claims frequency of 5.65%, a loss ratio of 69.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.20%, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20170 compared to the national average?
At $1,378/yr, ZIP 20170 runs 22% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20170?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20170 is 1.20%, a rise of 119.2% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20170 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 20170 have ranged from $1,254 to $1,378, with a 5-year average of $1,314. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 20170 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 20170 has an average premium of $1,378/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #290 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia 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.