ZIP 22623 · Rappahannock County

Chester Gap, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22623, Chester Gap, Virginia.

91.6%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#510 of 748
Virginia rank
214
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Chester Gap, VA (ZIP 22623) runs $1,133/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,133
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,133/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
91.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.03%
Avg severity: $25,717
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%
-54.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22623 (Chester Gap, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 22623 (Chester Gap, VA) runs $1,133 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 214 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 22623 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 22623 is 17% below, ranking #510 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Richmond (ZIP 23237) at $1,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 22623 shows a 91.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. 4.03% of policies in ZIP 22623 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,717. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.61%, a drop of 54.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 22623 premiums risen 7.5%, spanning $1,052 to $1,145 (five-year average: $1,087), an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 22623 Compares

vs National Average
$1,133 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,133 vs $1,369
17% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22623, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,133
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22623.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,054 -
2019 $1,054 -0.0%
2020 $1,052 -0.2%
2021 $1,145 +8.9%
2022 $1,133 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,087
Premium Range
$1,052 - $1,145
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22623

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 22623?
ZIP 22623 (Chester Gap, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,133 per year, #510 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chester Gap, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 22623: claims frequency (4.03%), loss ratio (91.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22623 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22623 premiums of $1,133/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22623?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22623 is 1.61%, a drop of 54.0% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22623 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 22623 have ranged from $1,052 to $1,145, with a 5-year average of $1,087. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 22623 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22623 runs 17% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,133/yr), ranking #510 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.