ZIP 22740 · Rappahannock County

Sperryville, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22740, Sperryville, Virginia.

16.6%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#83 of 748
Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sperryville, VA (ZIP 22740) runs $1,823/yr on average: the 67th percentile nationally and 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,823
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,823/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.45%
Avg severity: $12,352
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-38.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22740 (Sperryville, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 22740 (Sperryville, VA) at $1,823 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 22740 comes in 3% above, the 67th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 33% above that figure, ranking #83 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Carrollton (ZIP 23314) at $1,823, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 22740 is 16.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,352. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 22740 at expiration, a drop of 38.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.4% through 2022, ranging $1,637 to $1,823 with a 5-year average of $1,697, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 22740 Compares

vs National Average
$1,823 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,823 vs $1,369
33% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22740, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,823
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22740.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,652 -
2019 $1,662 +0.6%
2020 $1,711 +2.9%
2021 $1,637 -4.3%
2022 $1,823 +11.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,697
Premium Range
$1,637 - $1,823
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22740

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

  • Compare ZIP 22740 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 22740?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 22740 (Sperryville, VA) averages $1,823 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 67th percentile, #83 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sperryville, VA?
In ZIP 22740, insurers report a 16.6% loss ratio, a 2.45% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 67th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22740 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22740 premiums of $1,823/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22740?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 22740 in Virginia, a drop of 38.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22740 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 22740 have ranged from $1,637 to $1,823, with a 5-year average of $1,697. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 22740 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22740 runs 33% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,823/yr), ranking #83 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.