ZIP 22603 · Frederick County

Winchester, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22603, Winchester, Virginia.

46.6%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#397 of 748
Virginia rank
54
Policies

The verdict

At $1,258/yr, Winchester, VA (ZIP 22603) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,258
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+7.9%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,258/yr
+7.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.74%
Avg severity: $15,699
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
+150.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22603 (Winchester, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 22603 (Winchester, VA) pay an average of $1,258 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 54 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #397 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Ivor (ZIP 23866) at $1,256, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 22603 is 46.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,699. Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 22603 at expiration, a rise of 150.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 22603 costs have risen 7.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,165 to a high of $1,258, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 22603 Compares

vs National Average
$1,258 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,258 vs $1,369
8% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22603, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,258
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22603.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,165 -
2019 $1,177 +1.0%
2020 $1,200 +2.0%
2021 $1,233 +2.7%
2022 $1,258 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,207
Premium Range
$1,165 - $1,258
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22603

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

  • Put ZIP 22603 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 22603?
ZIP 22603 (Winchester, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,258 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #397 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +7.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Winchester, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 22603: a claims frequency of 3.74%, a loss ratio of 46.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22603 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 22603 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,258/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22603?
Insurers decline to renew 1.22% of policies in ZIP 22603 in Virginia, a rise of 150.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22603 over 5 years?
ZIP 22603 premiums spanned $1,165 to $1,258 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,207. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 22603 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22603 runs 8% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,258/yr), ranking #397 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.