ZIP 23226 · Richmond County

Richmond, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23226, Richmond, Virginia averages $1,695/yr.

41.3%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#109 of 748
Virginia rank
1,031
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Richmond, VA (ZIP 23226) ranks #10,241 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,695/yr) but #9,090 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.06%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,695
Avg premium (2022)
#10,241
of 25,593 on premium
#9,090
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
60th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
23226 - Richmond, 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 D
$1,695/yr
Avg premium, 40th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
78.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C-
53.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23226's premium sits nationally

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

$1,695 Around the middle lower than 40% 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 23226. 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 23226; 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 23226 · Richmond (this ZIP) $1,695/yr · 1.06%
  • 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 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)
$1,695/yr
Near-median premium
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $19,130
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+42.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23226 (Richmond, VA)

ZIP 23226 (Richmond, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,695 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,031 reported policies. That is 5% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23226 is 24% above, ranking #109 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Alexandria (ZIP 22314) at $1,695, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 41.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23226. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,130. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a rise of 42.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23226 have risen by 16.0%, ranging from $1,462 to $1,695 with a five-year average of $1,571, an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

FEMA NRI places Richmond County in the upper risk band at 78.4 (Relatively Low): national 78th percentile, #8/124 inside Virginia, and 122% above the 35.3 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 38.9 · Community Resilience 53.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 23226 Compares

vs National Average
$1,695 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,695 vs $1,369
24% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23226, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,695
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,462 -
2019 $1,498 +2.5%
2020 $1,552 +3.6%
2021 $1,647 +6.1%
2022 $1,695 +2.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 23226 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,571
Premium Range
$1,462 - $1,695
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Richmond County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23226 via FIPS 51760. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
78.4
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $8,183,014

Social Vulnerability Index 38.9 · Community Resilience 53.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Virginia for ZIP 23226

ZIP 23226's county NRI is 78.4 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,695/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.06% 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 23226?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23226 (Richmond, VA) averages $1,695 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #109 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Richmond, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23226: claims frequency (3.66%), loss ratio (41.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.06%), together placing this ZIP at the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23226 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23226 lands in the 60th percentile: its $1,695/yr average is 5% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23226?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23226 is 1.06%, a rise of 42.1% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23226 over 5 years?
ZIP 23226 premiums spanned $1,462 to $1,695 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,571. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 23226 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23226 averages $1,695/yr, 24% above that figure, ranking #109 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23226?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 23226 (Richmond) is 78.4 - #8/124 in Virginia, 78th national percentile, top hazard Earthquake. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 23226

This ZIP's premiums run at the 60th 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.