ZIP 23605 · Newport News County

Newport News, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23605, Newport News, Virginia.

16.8%
Loss ratio
5.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#308 of 748
Virginia rank
1,423
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Newport News, VA (ZIP 23605) runs $1,353/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,353
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,353/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.53%
Avg severity: $6,431
Nonrenewal Rate
5.10%
+379.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) pay an average of $1,353 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,423 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23605 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #308 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Rhoadesville (ZIP 22542) at $1,353, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23605 is 16.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.53%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,431. The nonrenewal rate here is 5.10%, a rise of 379.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23605 have risen by 9.7%, ranging from $1,234 to $1,353 with a five-year average of $1,291, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 23605 Compares

vs National Average
$1,353 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,353 vs $1,369
1% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23605, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,353
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23605.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,234 -
2019 $1,252 +1.5%
2020 $1,287 +2.8%
2021 $1,329 +3.3%
2022 $1,353 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,291
Premium Range
$1,234 - $1,353
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23605

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

  • Compare ZIP 23605 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 23605?
ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,353 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #308 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newport News, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 23605: a claims frequency of 3.53%, a loss ratio of 16.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 5.10%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23605 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23605 premiums of $1,353/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23605?
Insurers decline to renew 5.10% of policies in ZIP 23605 in Virginia, a rise of 379.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23605 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23605 runs $1,234-$1,353 (5-year average $1,291). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 23605 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23605 has an average premium of $1,353/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 1% below the state average, ranking #308 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.