ZIP 23109 · Mathews County

Mathews, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23109, Mathews, Virginia averages $2,001/yr.

0.6%
Loss ratio
1.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#51 of 748
Virginia rank
40
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Mathews, VA (ZIP 23109) ranks #6,327 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,001/yr) but #2,909 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.97%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,001
Avg premium (2022)
#6,327
of 25,593 on premium
#2,909
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
75th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
23109 - Mathews, 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 F
$2,001/yr
Avg premium, 25th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A
12.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
82.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23109's premium sits nationally

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

$2,001 Around the middle lower than 25% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 23109. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 23109; crosshairs: Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$594.3$1763.9$2933.6$4103.2$5272.80.2%1.4%2.6%3.8%4.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 24441 · Grottoes $807/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 24325 · Dugspur $894/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 24370 · Saltville $932/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 24557 · Gretna $953/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24430 · Craigsville $967/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 24127 · New Castle $977/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24333 · Galax $993/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 24279 · Pound $1,001/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 24361 · Meadowview $1,016/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 24120 · Meadows Of Dan $1,030/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 24256 · Haysi $1,044/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 24070 · Catawba $1,055/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 22656 · Stephenson $1,076/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 22206 · Arlington $1,090/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 22664 · Woodstock $1,106/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 24072 · Check $1,127/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24620 · Hurley $1,142/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24018 · Roanoke $1,159/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 24060 · Blacksburg $1,177/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 23224 · Richmond $1,193/yr · 2.95%
  • ZIP 23821 · Alberta $1,208/yr · 3.42%
  • ZIP 23235 · Richmond $1,236/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 22942 · Gordonsville $1,249/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 23960 · Prospect $1,267/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 22960 · Orange $1,277/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 23002 · Amelia Court House $1,290/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 24090 · Fincastle $1,308/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 22405 · Fredericksburg $1,318/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 22310 · Alexandria $1,342/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 23089 · Lanexa $1,369/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 23841 · Dinwiddie $1,384/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 22901 · Charlottesville $1,402/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 22903 · Charlottesville $1,430/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 23887 · Valentines $1,447/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 23085 · King And Queen Court House $1,474/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 22030 · Fairfax $1,502/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 23350 · Exmore $1,527/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 20136 · Bristow $1,549/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 22046 · Falls Church $1,583/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 23146 · Rockville $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 23464 · Virginia Beach $1,661/yr · 3.65%
  • ZIP 23221 · Richmond $1,693/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 23845 · Ebony $1,758/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 23314 · Carrollton $1,823/yr · 2.92%
  • ZIP 22511 · Lottsburg $1,890/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 23109 · Mathews (this ZIP) $2,001/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 23056 · Foster $2,002/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 23456 · Virginia Beach $2,112/yr · 4.74%
  • ZIP 20197 · Waterford $2,589/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 20184 · Upperville $5,060/yr · 2.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,001/yr
Above-median premium
+6.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.66%
Avg severity: $1,804
Nonrenewal Rate
1.97%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+187.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23109 (Mathews, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23109 (Mathews, VA) at $2,001 per year for 2022 across approximately 40 reported policies. That is 13% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23109 is 46% above, ranking #51 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Foster (ZIP 23056) at $2,002, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23109 is 0.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,804. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.97% in this ZIP, a rise of 187.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.6% through 2022, ranging $1,877 to $2,001 with a 5-year average of $1,949, an annualized rate of +1.6% per year.

ZIP 23109 sits in Mathews County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 12.2 - a lower-tercile score at the 12th national percentile (#100 of 124 Virginia counties). Top hazard: Coastal Flooding. Social Vulnerability Index 81.4 · Community Resilience 82.5.

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 23109 Compares

vs National Average
$2,001 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$2,001 vs $1,369
46% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23109, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,001
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,877 -
2019 $1,944 +3.6%
2020 $1,952 +0.4%
2021 $1,972 +1.0%
2022 $2,001 +1.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 23109

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,949
Premium Range
$1,877 - $2,001
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Mathews County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23109 via FIPS 51115. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
12.2
Very Low · 12th national percentile
In-state county rank
#100
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $1,621,576

Social Vulnerability Index 81.4 · Community Resilience 82.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 23109's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 23109: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Virginia. County hazard context (Mathews, NRI 12.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,001/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.97% 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 23109?
ZIP 23109 (Mathews, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,001 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #51 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +6.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mathews, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 23109: a claims frequency of 0.66%, a loss ratio of 0.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.97%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23109 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23109 lands in the 75th percentile: its $2,001/yr average is 13% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23109?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23109 is 1.97%, a rise of 187.5% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23109 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23109 have ranged from $1,877 to $2,001, with a 5-year average of $1,949. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 23109 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23109 averages $2,001/yr, 46% above that figure, ranking #51 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23109?
County NRI 12.2 (Very Low) covers ZIP 23109 via Mathews County FIPS 51115. In-state rank #100 of 124; national percentile 12th; hazard Coastal Flooding.

What to do with ZIP 23109

This ZIP's premiums run at the 75th 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.