ZIP 23079 · Middlesex County

Jamaica, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23079, Jamaica, Virginia averages $1,525/yr.

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. ZIP-code average.

$1,525
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. ZIP-code 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.

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
23079 - Jamaica, VA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,525/yr
Avg premium, 52nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B+
23.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23079's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,525 Lower than most lower than 52% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,525/yr
Near-median premium
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.5%
Below-median loss ratio
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.

Middlesex County's FEMA NRI score is 23.8 (Very Low), only the 24th national percentile and #71 of 124 Virginia counties - 33% below the state mean 35.3. Leading mapped hazard remains Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 83.2 · Community Resilience 78.1. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 23079, 2018-2022

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)

Lower FEMA NRI in Middlesex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23079 via FIPS 51119. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
23.8
Very Low · 24th national percentile
In-state county rank
#71
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $2,985,767

Social Vulnerability Index 83.2 · Community Resilience 78.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Middlesex County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 23079: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Virginia. County hazard context (Middlesex, NRI 23.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,525/yr here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23079?
Middlesex County scores 23.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 24th percentile nationally and #71 of 124 Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 23079

This ZIP's premiums run at the 48th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.