ZIP 23602 · Newport News County

Newport News, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23602, Newport News, Virginia.

46.2%
Loss ratio
2.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#172 of 748
Virginia rank
1,142
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) homeowners insurance averages $1,560/yr, 51st percentile nationally, 12% below the U.S. norm.

$1,560
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,560/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.30%
Avg severity: $13,622
Nonrenewal Rate
2.33%
+146.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) runs $1,560 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,142 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23602 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23602 is 14% above, ranking #172 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Warrenton (ZIP 20186) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23602 is 46.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,622. 2.33% of ZIP 23602 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 146.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.8% through 2022, ranging $1,435 to $1,560 with a 5-year average of $1,507, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 23602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,560 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,560 vs $1,369
14% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23602, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,560
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,435 -
2019 $1,484 +3.4%
2020 $1,519 +2.4%
2021 $1,538 +1.3%
2022 $1,560 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,507
Premium Range
$1,435 - $1,560
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23602

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 23602 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 23602?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) averages $1,560 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #172 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newport News, VA?
In ZIP 23602, insurers report a 46.2% loss ratio, a 5.30% claims frequency, and a 2.33% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23602 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23602 lands in the 51st percentile: its $1,560/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23602?
Insurers decline to renew 2.33% of policies in ZIP 23602 in Virginia, a rise of 146.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23602 over 5 years?
ZIP 23602 premiums spanned $1,435 to $1,560 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,507. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 23602 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23602 averages $1,560/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #172 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.