ZIP 23430 · Isle of Wight County

Smithfield, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23430, Smithfield, Virginia.

20.4%
Loss ratio
2.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#160 of 748
Virginia rank
66
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Smithfield, VA (ZIP 23430) runs $1,582/yr on average: the 52nd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,582
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+9.0%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,582/yr
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.96%
Avg severity: $10,898
Nonrenewal Rate
2.63%
+303.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23430 (Smithfield, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23430 (Smithfield, VA) at $1,582 per year for 2022 across approximately 66 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23430 comes in 11% below, the 52nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #160 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Falls Church (ZIP 22044) at $1,583, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,898. Insurers decline to renew 2.63% of policies in ZIP 23430 at expiration, a rise of 303.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.0% through 2022, ranging $1,451 to $1,582 with a 5-year average of $1,515, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 23430 Compares

vs National Average
$1,582 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,582 vs $1,369
16% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23430, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,582
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23430.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,451 -
2019 $1,477 +1.8%
2020 $1,504 +1.8%
2021 $1,559 +3.6%
2022 $1,582 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,451 - $1,582
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23430

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

  • Compare ZIP 23430 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 23430?
ZIP 23430 (Smithfield, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,582 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #160 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithfield, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23430: claims frequency (2.96%), loss ratio (20.4%), and nonrenewal rate (2.63%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23430 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23430 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,582/yr average is 11% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23430?
ZIP 23430 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.63% in Virginia, a rise of 303.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23430 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23430 have ranged from $1,451 to $1,582, with a 5-year average of $1,515. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 23430 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23430 has an average premium of $1,582/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average, ranking #160 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.