ZIP 23436 · Suffolk County
Suffolk, VA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23436, Suffolk, Virginia.
- 2.4%
- Loss ratio
- 6.44%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #46 of 748
- Virginia rank
- 229
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 23436 (Suffolk, VA) homeowners insurance averages $2,038/yr, 77th percentile nationally, 15% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,038
- Avg premium (2022)
- +15%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.9%
- since 2018
- 77th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 23436 (Suffolk, VA)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23436 (Suffolk, VA) at $2,038 per year for 2022 across approximately 229 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23436 comes in 15% above, the 77th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 49% above that figure, ranking #46 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Kilmarnock (ZIP 22482) at $2,038, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 2.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23436. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,819. 6.44% of ZIP 23436 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 318.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 23436 costs have risen 10.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,839 to a high of $2,067, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 23436 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 23436, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,839 | - |
| 2019 | $1,866 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,945 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $2,067 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $2,038 | -1.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 23436
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 23436 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
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