ZIP 23505 · Norfolk County

Norfolk, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23505, Norfolk, Virginia.

29.9%
Loss ratio
5.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#75 of 748
Virginia rank
1,728
Policies

The verdict

Norfolk, VA (ZIP 23505) averages $1,869/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally.

$1,869
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,869/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $17,595
Nonrenewal Rate
5.40%
+198.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23505 (Norfolk, VA)

ZIP 23505 (Norfolk, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,869 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,728 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% above that mark and lands in the 70th national percentile. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23505 is 37% above, ranking #75 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Yorktown (ZIP 23693) at $1,870, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 23505 shows a 29.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.17% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,595. Insurers decline to renew 5.40% of policies in ZIP 23505 at expiration, a rise of 198.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $1,832 to $1,869 with a 5-year average of $1,855, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 23505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,869 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,869 vs $1,369
37% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23505, 2018–2022

$1,830$1,840$1,850$1,860$1,870$1,880 20182019202020212022 $1,869
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23505.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,858 -
2019 $1,832 -1.4%
2020 $1,860 +1.5%
2021 $1,858 -0.1%
2022 $1,869 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,855
Premium Range
$1,832 - $1,869
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23505

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 23505?
At the 70th percentile nationally, #75 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23505 (Norfolk, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,869 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norfolk, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23505: claims frequency (3.17%), loss ratio (29.9%), and nonrenewal rate (5.40%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23505 compared to the national average?
At $1,869/yr, ZIP 23505 runs 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23505?
ZIP 23505 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.40% in Virginia, a rise of 198.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23505 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23505 runs $1,832-$1,869 (5-year average $1,855). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 23505 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23505 runs 37% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,869/yr), ranking #75 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.