ZIP 23079 · Middlesex County

Jamaica, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23079, Jamaica, Virginia.

1.5%
Loss ratio
#190 of 748
Virginia rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 23079 (Jamaica, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,525/yr, 48th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,525
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,525/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.89%
Avg severity: $2,518
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23079 (Jamaica, VA)

ZIP 23079 (Jamaica, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,525 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23079 in the 48th percentile, 14% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 11% above that figure, ranking #190 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Hampton (ZIP 23663) at $1,526, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23079 is 1.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.89% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,518.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23079 have fallen by 0.9%, ranging from $1,518 to $1,539 with a five-year average of $1,526, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 23079 Compares

vs National Average
$1,525 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,525 vs $1,369
11% above state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23079, 2018–2022

$1,515$1,520$1,525$1,530$1,535$1,540$1,545 20182019202020212022 $1,525
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23079.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,539 -
2019 $1,519 -1.3%
2020 $1,527 +0.5%
2021 $1,518 -0.5%
2022 $1,525 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,518 - $1,539
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23079

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

  • Put ZIP 23079 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 23079?
ZIP 23079 (Jamaica, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,525 per year as of 2022 (48th percentile, #190 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jamaica, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23079: claims frequency (0.89%), loss ratio (1.5%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 48th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23079 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23079 premiums of $1,525/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23079?
ZIP 23079 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23079 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23079 runs $1,518-$1,539 (5-year average $1,526). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 23079 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23079 averages $1,525/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #190 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.