ZIP 22560 · Essex County

Tappahannock, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22560, Tappahannock, Virginia.

44.5%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#256 of 748
Virginia rank
28
Policies

The verdict

At $1,423/yr, Tappahannock, VA (ZIP 22560) sits in the 40th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,423
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+8.7%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,423/yr
+8.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $30,791
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+37.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22560 (Tappahannock, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 22560 (Tappahannock, VA) at $1,423 per year for 2022 across approximately 28 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 22560 in the 40th percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #256 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Yorktown (ZIP 23690) at $1,423, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 22560 is 44.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,791. 1.03% of ZIP 22560 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 37.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 22560 have risen by 8.7%, ranging from $1,309 to $1,423 with a five-year average of $1,365, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 22560 Compares

vs National Average
$1,423 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,423 vs $1,369
4% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22560, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,423
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22560.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,309 -
2019 $1,310 +0.1%
2020 $1,385 +5.7%
2021 $1,399 +1.0%
2022 $1,423 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,365
Premium Range
$1,309 - $1,423
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22560

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

  • Compare ZIP 22560 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 22560?
ZIP 22560 (Tappahannock, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,423 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #256 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +8.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tappahannock, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 22560: a claims frequency of 2.05%, a loss ratio of 44.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22560 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 22560 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,423/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22560?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22560 is 1.03%, a rise of 37.2% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22560 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 22560 runs $1,309-$1,423 (5-year average $1,365). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 22560 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22560 has an average premium of $1,423/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #256 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.