ZIP 23437 · Suffolk County

Suffolk, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23437, Suffolk, Virginia.

26.7%
Loss ratio
3.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#154 of 748
Virginia rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Suffolk, VA (ZIP 23437) runs $1,588/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 11% below the U.S. average.

$1,588
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,588/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.71%
Avg severity: $24,797
Nonrenewal Rate
3.53%
+194.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23437 (Suffolk, VA)

ZIP 23437 (Suffolk, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,588 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 16% above that figure, ranking #154 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Vienna (ZIP 22180) at $1,588, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23437 is 26.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,797. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.53%, a rise of 194.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.9% through 2022, ranging $1,464 to $1,588 with a 5-year average of $1,528, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 23437 Compares

vs National Average
$1,588 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,588 vs $1,369
16% above state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23437, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,588
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,529 -
2019 $1,527 -0.1%
2020 $1,464 -4.1%
2021 $1,533 +4.7%
2022 $1,588 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,528
Premium Range
$1,464 - $1,588
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23437

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

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 23437?
ZIP 23437 (Suffolk, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,588 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #154 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Suffolk, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23437: claims frequency (1.71%), loss ratio (26.7%), and nonrenewal rate (3.53%), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23437 compared to the national average?
At $1,588/yr, ZIP 23437 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23437?
ZIP 23437 shows a nonrenewal rate of 3.53% in Virginia, a rise of 194.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23437 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23437 runs $1,464-$1,588 (5-year average $1,528). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 23437 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23437 runs 16% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,588/yr), ranking #154 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.