ZIP 23149 · Middlesex County

Saluda, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23149, Saluda, Virginia.

23.2%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#151 of 748
Virginia rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $1,593/yr, Saluda, VA (ZIP 23149) sits in the 53rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,593
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+2.6%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,593/yr
+2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.21%
Avg severity: $11,517
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23149 (Saluda, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23149 (Saluda, VA) runs $1,593 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 24 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23149 in the 53rd percentile, 10% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23149 is 16% above, ranking #151 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Boston (ZIP 22713) at $1,593, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 23.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.21%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,517. 1.20% of ZIP 23149 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 23149 premiums risen 2.6%, spanning $1,552 to $1,593 (five-year average: $1,569), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 23149 Compares

vs National Average
$1,593 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,593 vs $1,369
16% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23149, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,550$1,560$1,570$1,580$1,590$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,593
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23149.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,552 -
2019 $1,579 +1.7%
2020 $1,563 -1.0%
2021 $1,558 -0.3%
2022 $1,593 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,569
Premium Range
$1,552 - $1,593
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23149

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 23149 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 23149?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23149 (Saluda, VA) averages $1,593 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #151 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saluda, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 23149: a claims frequency of 3.21%, a loss ratio of 23.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.20%, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23149 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23149 premiums of $1,593/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23149?
ZIP 23149 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.20% in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23149 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23149 runs $1,552-$1,593 (5-year average $1,569). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 23149 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23149 runs 16% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,593/yr), ranking #151 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.