ZIP 22427 · Caroline County

Bowling Green, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22427, Bowling Green, Virginia.

71.2%
Loss ratio
10.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#433 of 748
Virginia rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,219/yr, Bowling Green, VA (ZIP 22427) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,219
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,219/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.99%
Avg severity: $21,772
Nonrenewal Rate
10.75%
+1486.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22427 (Bowling Green, VA)

ZIP 22427 (Bowling Green, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,219 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #433 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Manquin (ZIP 23106) at $1,217, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 22427 is 71.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.99% of policies in ZIP 22427 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,772. The nonrenewal rate here is 10.75%, a rise of 1486.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.7% through 2022, ranging $1,181 to $1,253 with a 5-year average of $1,217, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 22427 Compares

vs National Average
$1,219 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,219 vs $1,369
11% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22427, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,219
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22427.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,188 -
2019 $1,246 +4.9%
2020 $1,253 +0.5%
2021 $1,181 -5.8%
2022 $1,219 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,217
Premium Range
$1,181 - $1,253
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22427

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

  • Put ZIP 22427 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 22427?
ZIP 22427 (Bowling Green, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,219 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #433 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bowling Green, VA?
In ZIP 22427, insurers report a 71.2% loss ratio, a 3.99% claims frequency, and a 10.75% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22427 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22427 premiums of $1,219/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22427?
ZIP 22427 shows a nonrenewal rate of 10.75% in Virginia, a rise of 1486.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22427 over 5 years?
ZIP 22427 premiums spanned $1,181 to $1,253 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,217. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 22427 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22427 runs 11% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,219/yr), ranking #433 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.