ZIP 22901 · Albemarle County

Charlottesville, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22901, Charlottesville, Virginia.

31.3%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#269 of 748
Virginia rank
240
Policies

The verdict

Charlottesville, VA (ZIP 22901) averages $1,402/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,402
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,402/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.98%
Avg severity: $11,005
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+163.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA)

ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,402 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 240 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #269 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Roseland (ZIP 22967) at $1,402, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 31.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.98% of policies in ZIP 22901 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,005. 0.59% of ZIP 22901 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 163.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 22901 costs have risen 9.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,282 to a high of $1,402, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 22901 Compares

vs National Average
$1,402 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,402 vs $1,369
2% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22901, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,402
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22901.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,282 -
2019 $1,315 +2.6%
2020 $1,370 +4.2%
2021 $1,381 +0.8%
2022 $1,402 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,350
Premium Range
$1,282 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22901

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

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 22901?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) averages $1,402 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #269 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlottesville, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 22901: claims frequency (3.98%), loss ratio (31.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.59%), together placing this ZIP at the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22901 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 22901 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,402/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22901?
ZIP 22901 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.59% in Virginia, a rise of 163.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22901 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 22901 have ranged from $1,282 to $1,402, with a 5-year average of $1,350. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 22901 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22901 has an average premium of $1,402/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #269 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.