ZIP 23696 · York County

Seaford, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23696, Seaford, Virginia.

19.4%
Loss ratio
3.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 748
Virginia rank
252
Policies

The verdict

At $1,870/yr, Seaford, VA (ZIP 23696) sits in the 70th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,870
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+15.0%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,870/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.59%
Avg severity: $14,004
Nonrenewal Rate
3.69%
+365.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23696 (Seaford, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23696 (Seaford, VA) at $1,870 per year for 2022 across approximately 252 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23696 in the 70th percentile, 5% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 37% above, ranking #73 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Yorktown (ZIP 23693) at $1,870, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23696. About 2.59% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,004. 3.69% of ZIP 23696 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 365.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.0% through 2022, ranging $1,626 to $1,870 with a 5-year average of $1,755, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 23696 Compares

vs National Average
$1,870 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,870 vs $1,369
37% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23696, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,870
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23696.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,626 -
2019 $1,739 +6.9%
2020 $1,750 +0.6%
2021 $1,788 +2.2%
2022 $1,870 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,755
Premium Range
$1,626 - $1,870
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23696

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

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 23696?
ZIP 23696 (Seaford, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,870 per year as of 2022 (70th percentile, #73 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seaford, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23696: claims frequency (2.59%), loss ratio (19.4%), and nonrenewal rate (3.69%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23696 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23696 premiums of $1,870/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23696?
Insurers decline to renew 3.69% of policies in ZIP 23696 in Virginia, a rise of 365.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23696 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23696 runs $1,626-$1,870 (5-year average $1,755). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 23696 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23696 has an average premium of $1,870/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 37% above the state average, ranking #73 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.