ZIP 23707 Insurance Data

Portsmouth, Virginia · Portsmouth County · 1,383 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,516/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.52%
Avg severity: $16,285
Nonrenewal Rate
5.39%
+224.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA)

ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,516 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,383 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 11% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23707 is 48.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,285. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 5.39% in this ZIP, a rise of 224.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23707 have risen by 3.0%, ranging from $1,446 to $1,516 with a five-year average of $1,479 — an annualized rate of +0.8% per year. 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 23707 Compares

vs National Average
$1,516 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,516 vs $1,369
11% above state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,472
2019 $1,446 -1.8%
2020 $1,474 +2.0%
2021 $1,487 +0.9%
2022 $1,516 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,479
Premium Range
$1,446 - $1,516
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 23707?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA) is $1,516 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portsmouth, VA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.52% in this ZIP), loss ratio (48.6%), and nonrenewal rates (5.39%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23707 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23707 premiums of $1,516/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23707?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23707 is 5.39%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +224.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23707 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23707 have ranged from $1,446 to $1,516, with a 5-year average of $1,479. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 23707 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23707 has an average premium of $1,516/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average.

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