ZIP 23605 · Newport News County

Newport News, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23605, Newport News, Virginia averages $1,353/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) is #16,528 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #319 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,353
Avg premium (2022)
#16,528
of 25,593 on premium
#319
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
35th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
23605 - Newport News, VA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,353/yr
Avg premium, 65th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.05%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
72.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
65.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23605's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,353 Lower than most lower than 65% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 23605. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 23605; crosshairs: Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$594.3$1763.9$2933.6$4103.2$5272.80.2%1.5%2.8%4.1%5.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 24441 · Grottoes $807/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 24325 · Dugspur $894/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 24370 · Saltville $932/yr · 2.44%
  • ZIP 24557 · Gretna $953/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24430 · Craigsville $967/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 24127 · New Castle $977/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 24333 · Galax $993/yr · 1.87%
  • ZIP 24279 · Pound $1,001/yr · 2.43%
  • ZIP 24361 · Meadowview $1,016/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 24120 · Meadows Of Dan $1,030/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 24256 · Haysi $1,044/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 24070 · Catawba $1,055/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 22656 · Stephenson $1,076/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 22206 · Arlington $1,090/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 22664 · Woodstock $1,106/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 24072 · Check $1,127/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24620 · Hurley $1,142/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 24018 · Roanoke $1,159/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 24060 · Blacksburg $1,177/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 23224 · Richmond $1,193/yr · 2.95%
  • ZIP 23821 · Alberta $1,208/yr · 3.42%
  • ZIP 23235 · Richmond $1,236/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 22942 · Gordonsville $1,249/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 23960 · Prospect $1,267/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 22960 · Orange $1,277/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 23002 · Amelia Court House $1,290/yr · 1.57%
  • ZIP 24090 · Fincastle $1,308/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 22405 · Fredericksburg $1,318/yr · 1.51%
  • ZIP 22310 · Alexandria $1,342/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 23605 · Newport News (this ZIP) $1,353/yr · 5.10%
  • ZIP 23089 · Lanexa $1,369/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 23841 · Dinwiddie $1,384/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 22901 · Charlottesville $1,402/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 22903 · Charlottesville $1,430/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 23887 · Valentines $1,447/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 23085 · King And Queen Court House $1,474/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 22030 · Fairfax $1,502/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 23350 · Exmore $1,527/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 20136 · Bristow $1,549/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 22046 · Falls Church $1,583/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 23146 · Rockville $1,615/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 23464 · Virginia Beach $1,661/yr · 3.65%
  • ZIP 23221 · Richmond $1,693/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 23845 · Ebony $1,758/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 23314 · Carrollton $1,823/yr · 2.92%
  • ZIP 22511 · Lottsburg $1,890/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 23056 · Foster $2,002/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 23456 · Virginia Beach $2,112/yr · 4.74%
  • ZIP 20197 · Waterford $2,589/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 20184 · Upperville $5,060/yr · 2.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,353/yr
Near-median premium
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.53%
Avg severity: $6,431
Nonrenewal Rate
5.10%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Newport News County in the upper risk band at 72.2 (Relatively Low): national 72nd percentile, #14/124 inside Virginia, and 105% above the 35.3 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 36.2 · Community Resilience 65.9. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 23605

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Newport News County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23605 via FIPS 51700. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
72.2
Relatively Low · 72nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $5,864,431

Social Vulnerability Index 36.2 · Community Resilience 65.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 23605's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 23605: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Virginia. County hazard context (Newport News, NRI 72.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,353/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (5.10% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23605?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 23605 (Newport News) is 72.2 - #14/124 in Virginia, 72nd national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 23605

This ZIP's premiums run at the 35th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.