ZIP 23310 · Northampton County

Cape Charles, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23310, Cape Charles, Virginia.

2.4%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#20 of 748
Virginia rank
30
Policies

The verdict

At $2,356/yr, Cape Charles, VA (ZIP 23310) sits in the 86th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% above the U.S. average.

$2,356
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,356/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.01%
Avg severity: $5,494
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-23.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23310 (Cape Charles, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23310 (Cape Charles, VA) at $2,356 per year for 2022 across approximately 30 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23310 comes in 33% above, the 86th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 72% above, ranking #20 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Irvington (ZIP 22480) at $2,355, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23310 is 2.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,494. 0.63% of ZIP 23310 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 23.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 23310 costs have risen 6.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,212 to a high of $2,356, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 23310 Compares

vs National Average
$2,356 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$2,356 vs $1,369
72% above state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23310, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,356
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23310.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,212 -
2019 $2,272 +2.7%
2020 $2,333 +2.7%
2021 $2,327 -0.3%
2022 $2,356 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,300
Premium Range
$2,212 - $2,356
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23310

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 23310?
At the 86th percentile nationally, #20 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23310 (Cape Charles, VA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,356 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cape Charles, VA?
In ZIP 23310, insurers report a 2.4% loss ratio, a 1.01% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23310 compared to the national average?
At $2,356/yr, ZIP 23310 runs 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23310?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23310 is 0.63%, a drop of 23.3% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23310 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23310 runs $2,212-$2,356 (5-year average $2,300). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 23310 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23310 averages $2,356/yr, 72% above that figure, ranking #20 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.