ZIP 22656 · Frederick County

Stephenson, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22656, Stephenson, Virginia.

26.5%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#562 of 748
Virginia rank
109
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 22656 (Stephenson, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,076/yr, 13th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.

$1,076
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,076/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.41%
Avg severity: $8,346
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
+82.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22656 (Stephenson, VA)

ZIP 22656 (Stephenson, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,076 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 109 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #562 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Mount Solon (ZIP 22843) at $1,076, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 22656 shows a 26.5% 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 3.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,346. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.14% in this ZIP, a rise of 82.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 22656 premiums risen 11.1%, spanning $969 to $1,076 (five-year average: $1,003), 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 22656 Compares

vs National Average
$1,076 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,076 vs $1,369
21% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22656, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,076
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $969 -
2019 $972 +0.3%
2020 $981 +1.0%
2021 $1,017 +3.7%
2022 $1,076 +5.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,003
Premium Range
$969 - $1,076
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22656

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

  • Put ZIP 22656 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 22656?
ZIP 22656 (Stephenson, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,076 per year, #562 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stephenson, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 22656: a claims frequency of 3.41%, a loss ratio of 26.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.14%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22656 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 22656 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,076/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22656?
ZIP 22656 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in Virginia, a rise of 82.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22656 over 5 years?
ZIP 22656 premiums spanned $969 to $1,076 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,003. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 22656 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 22656 averages $1,076/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #562 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.