ZIP 23417 · Accomack County

Onancock, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23417, Onancock, Virginia.

38.2%
Loss ratio
1.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#65 of 748
Virginia rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Onancock, VA (ZIP 23417) averages $1,906/yr for homeowners insurance, 7% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally.

$1,906
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
-3.1%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,906/yr
-3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.70%
Avg severity: $104,250
Nonrenewal Rate
1.75%
+181.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23417 (Onancock, VA)

ZIP 23417 (Onancock, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,906 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 31 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 7% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 39% above, ranking #65 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Arlington (ZIP 22207) at $1,903, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 38.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23417. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $104,250. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.75% in this ZIP, a rise of 181.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,901 to $1,967 with a 5-year average of $1,929, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 23417 Compares

vs National Average
$1,906 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,906 vs $1,369
39% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23417, 2018–2022

$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940$1,960$1,980 20182019202020212022 $1,906
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23417.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,967 -
2019 $1,901 -3.3%
2020 $1,920 +1.0%
2021 $1,951 +1.6%
2022 $1,906 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,929
Premium Range
$1,901 - $1,967
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23417

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 23417?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23417 (Onancock, VA) averages $1,906 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 71st percentile, #65 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed -3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Onancock, VA?
In ZIP 23417, insurers report a 38.2% loss ratio, a 0.70% claims frequency, and a 1.75% nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23417 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23417 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,906/yr average is 7% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23417?
ZIP 23417 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.75% in Virginia, a rise of 181.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23417 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23417 runs $1,901-$1,967 (5-year average $1,929). The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 23417 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23417 averages $1,906/yr, 39% above that figure, ranking #65 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.