ZIP 22556 · Stafford County

Stafford, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22556, Stafford, Virginia.

44.4%
Loss ratio
1.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#167 of 748
Virginia rank
313
Policies

The verdict

At $1,566/yr, Stafford, VA (ZIP 22556) sits in the 51st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,566
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,566/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.82%
Avg severity: $10,200
Nonrenewal Rate
1.87%
+110.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22556 (Stafford, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 22556 (Stafford, VA) runs $1,566 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 313 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 22556 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 14% above, ranking #167 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Water View (ZIP 23180) at $1,566, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 22556 shows a 44.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,200. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.87%, a rise of 110.2% 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 11.1% through 2022, ranging $1,409 to $1,566 with a 5-year average of $1,479, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 22556 Compares

vs National Average
$1,566 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,566 vs $1,369
14% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22556, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,566
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22556.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,409 -
2019 $1,454 +3.2%
2020 $1,470 +1.1%
2021 $1,495 +1.7%
2022 $1,566 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,479
Premium Range
$1,409 - $1,566
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22556

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

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 22556?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 22556 (Stafford, VA) averages $1,566 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #167 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stafford, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 22556: a claims frequency of 6.82%, a loss ratio of 44.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.87%, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22556 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22556 premiums of $1,566/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22556?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22556 is 1.87%, a rise of 110.2% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22556 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 22556 have ranged from $1,409 to $1,566, with a 5-year average of $1,479. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 22556 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22556 runs 14% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,566/yr), ranking #167 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.