ZIP 22520 · Westmoreland County

Montross, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22520, Montross, Virginia.

14.5%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#204 of 748
Virginia rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Montross, VA (ZIP 22520) runs $1,507/yr on average: the 47th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,507
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
47th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,507/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $8,797
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
+88.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22520 (Montross, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 22520 (Montross, VA) runs $1,507 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 22520 comes in 15% below, the 47th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 10% above that figure, ranking #204 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Alexandria (ZIP 22301) at $1,507, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 14.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 22520. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,797. Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 22520 at expiration, a rise of 88.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 22520 costs have risen 9.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,379 to a high of $1,507, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 22520 Compares

vs National Average
$1,507 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,507 vs $1,369
10% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22520, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,507
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,379 -
2019 $1,409 +2.2%
2020 $1,443 +2.4%
2021 $1,491 +3.3%
2022 $1,507 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,446
Premium Range
$1,379 - $1,507
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22520

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

  • Put ZIP 22520 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 22520?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 22520 (Montross, VA) averages $1,507 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 47th percentile, #204 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montross, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 22520: claims frequency (2.48%), loss ratio (14.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.15%), together placing this ZIP at the 47th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22520 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 22520 lands in the 47th percentile: its $1,507/yr average is 15% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22520?
ZIP 22520 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.15% in Virginia, a rise of 88.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22520 over 5 years?
ZIP 22520 premiums spanned $1,379 to $1,507 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,446. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 22520 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 22520 averages $1,507/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #204 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.