ZIP 22911 · Albemarle County

Charlottesville, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 22911, Charlottesville, Virginia.

26.8%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#460 of 748
Virginia rank
120
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,188/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,188
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,188/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.69%
Avg severity: $8,638
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
+55.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA) runs $1,188 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 120 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 22911 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #460 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Big Rock (ZIP 24603) at $1,188, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 22911 shows a 26.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.69% of policies in ZIP 22911 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,638. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.82% in this ZIP, a rise of 55.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 22911 premiums risen 8.2%, spanning $1,097 to $1,188 (five-year average: $1,140), 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 22911 Compares

vs National Average
$1,188 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,188 vs $1,369
13% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 22911, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,188
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 22911.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,097 -
2019 $1,116 +1.7%
2020 $1,139 +2.0%
2021 $1,161 +1.9%
2022 $1,188 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,140
Premium Range
$1,097 - $1,188
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 22911

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

  • Compare ZIP 22911 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 22911?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #460 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,188 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlottesville, VA?
In ZIP 22911, insurers report a 26.8% loss ratio, a 3.69% claims frequency, and a 0.82% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 22911 compared to the national average?
ZIP 22911 premiums of $1,188/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 22911?
Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 22911 in Virginia, a rise of 55.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 22911 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 22911 runs $1,097-$1,188 (5-year average $1,140). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 22911 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 22911 averages $1,188/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #460 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.