ZIP 22903 · Charlottesville County

Charlottesville, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22903, Charlottesville, Virginia.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#251 of 748
Virginia rank
195
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Charlottesville, VA (ZIP 22903) runs $1,430/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,430
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,430/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $12,132
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+47.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22903 (Charlottesville, VA)

ZIP 22903 (Charlottesville, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,430 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 195 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #251 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Berryville (ZIP 22611) at $1,429, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 28.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.32% of policies in ZIP 22903 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,132. Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 22903 at expiration, a rise of 47.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 22903 premiums risen 8.1%, spanning $1,323 to $1,430 (five-year average: $1,380), an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 22903 Compares

vs National Average
$1,430 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,430 vs $1,369
4% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22903, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,430
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22903.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,323 -
2019 $1,348 +2.0%
2020 $1,390 +3.1%
2021 $1,412 +1.6%
2022 $1,430 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,380
Premium Range
$1,323 - $1,430
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22903

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 22903?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #251 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 22903 (Charlottesville, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,430 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlottesville, VA?
In ZIP 22903, insurers report a 28.2% loss ratio, a 3.32% claims frequency, and a 0.69% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22903 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22903 premiums of $1,430/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22903?
Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 22903 in Virginia, a rise of 47.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22903 over 5 years?
ZIP 22903 premiums spanned $1,323 to $1,430 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,380. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 22903 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 22903 runs 4% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,430/yr), ranking #251 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.