ZIP 23188 Insurance Data

Williamsburg, Virginia · James City County · 152 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,436/yr
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.28%
Avg severity: $16,125
Nonrenewal Rate
2.09%
+261.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23188 (Williamsburg, VA)

ZIP 23188 (Williamsburg, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,436 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 152 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 5% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23188 is 36.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,125. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.09% in this ZIP, a rise of 261.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23188 have risen by 10.0%, ranging from $1,306 to $1,436 with a five-year average of $1,369 — an annualized rate of +2.4% per year. 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 23188 Compares

vs National Average
$1,436 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,436 vs $1,369
5% above state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,306
2019 $1,335 +2.2%
2020 $1,367 +2.4%
2021 $1,401 +2.5%
2022 $1,436 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,369
Premium Range
$1,306 - $1,436
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 23188?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23188 (Williamsburg, VA) is $1,436 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Williamsburg, VA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.28% in this ZIP), loss ratio (36.9%), and nonrenewal rates (2.09%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23188 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23188 premiums of $1,436/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23188?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23188 is 2.09%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +261.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23188 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23188 have ranged from $1,306 to $1,436, with a 5-year average of $1,369. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 23188 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23188 has an average premium of $1,436/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average.

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