ZIP 23523 · Norfolk County

Norfolk, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23523, Norfolk, Virginia.

75.4%
Loss ratio
6.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 748
Virginia rank
1,439
Policies

The verdict

Norfolk, VA (ZIP 23523) averages $1,542/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally.

$1,542
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,542/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.27%
Avg severity: $18,531
Nonrenewal Rate
6.80%
+94.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23523 (Norfolk, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23523 (Norfolk, VA) runs $1,542 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,439 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 49th percentile nationally. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 13% above that figure, ranking #180 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Wilsons (ZIP 23894) at $1,541, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23523 is 75.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.27% of policies in ZIP 23523 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,531. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 6.80% in this ZIP, a rise of 94.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 23523 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,498 to $1,542 (five-year average: $1,520), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 23523 Compares

vs National Average
$1,542 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,542 vs $1,369
13% above state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23523, 2018–2022

$1,490$1,500$1,510$1,520$1,530$1,540$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,542
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23523.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,525 -
2019 $1,507 -1.2%
2020 $1,498 -0.6%
2021 $1,525 +1.7%
2022 $1,542 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,520
Premium Range
$1,498 - $1,542
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23523

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 23523?
ZIP 23523 (Norfolk, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,542 per year as of 2022 (49th percentile, #180 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norfolk, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23523: claims frequency (6.27%), loss ratio (75.4%), and nonrenewal rate (6.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 49th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23523 compared to the national average?
At $1,542/yr, ZIP 23523 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23523?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23523 is 6.80%, a rise of 94.5% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23523 over 5 years?
ZIP 23523 premiums spanned $1,498 to $1,542 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,520. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 23523 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23523 runs 13% above the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,542/yr), ranking #180 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.