ZIP 23603 · Newport News County

Newport News, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23603, Newport News, Virginia.

51.4%
Loss ratio
1.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#163 of 748
Virginia rank
208
Policies

The verdict

Newport News, VA (ZIP 23603) averages $1,571/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally.

$1,571
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,571/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.46%
Avg severity: $14,791
Nonrenewal Rate
1.89%
+62.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23603 (Newport News, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23603 (Newport News, VA) at $1,571 per year for 2022 across approximately 208 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23603 is 15% above, ranking #163 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Earlysville (ZIP 22936) at $1,570, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 23603 shows a 51.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,791. 1.89% of ZIP 23603 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 62.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23603 have risen by 8.5%, ranging from $1,448 to $1,571 with a five-year average of $1,515, 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 23603 Compares

vs National Average
$1,571 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,571 vs $1,369
15% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23603, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,571
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23603.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,448 -
2019 $1,543 +6.6%
2020 $1,512 -2.0%
2021 $1,501 -0.7%
2022 $1,571 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,515
Premium Range
$1,448 - $1,571
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23603

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

  • Compare ZIP 23603 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 23603?
ZIP 23603 (Newport News, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,571 per year as of 2022 (52nd percentile, #163 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newport News, VA?
In ZIP 23603, insurers report a 51.4% loss ratio, a 5.46% claims frequency, and a 1.89% nonrenewal rate, the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23603 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23603 lands in the 52nd percentile: its $1,571/yr average is 12% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23603?
ZIP 23603 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.89% in Virginia, a rise of 62.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23603 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23603 have ranged from $1,448 to $1,571, with a 5-year average of $1,515. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 23603 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23603 averages $1,571/yr, 15% above that figure, ranking #163 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.