ZIP 23803 · Petersburg County

Petersburg, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23803, Petersburg, Virginia.

69.5%
Loss ratio
2.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#427 of 748
Virginia rank
216
Policies

The verdict

At $1,228/yr, Petersburg, VA (ZIP 23803) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,228
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,228/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.29%
Avg severity: $13,562
Nonrenewal Rate
2.10%
+70.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23803 (Petersburg, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23803 (Petersburg, VA) at $1,228 per year for 2022 across approximately 216 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 25th national percentile. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #427 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Richmond (ZIP 23234) at $1,228, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 69.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,562. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.10%, a rise of 70.3% 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 23803 have risen by 10.6%, ranging from $1,110 to $1,228 with a five-year average of $1,158, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 23803 Compares

vs National Average
$1,228 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,228 vs $1,369
10% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23803, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,228
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23803.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,110 -
2019 $1,121 +1.0%
2020 $1,150 +2.6%
2021 $1,180 +2.6%
2022 $1,228 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,110 - $1,228
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23803

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

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 23803?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23803 (Petersburg, VA) averages $1,228 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #427 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Petersburg, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23803: claims frequency (6.29%), loss ratio (69.5%), and nonrenewal rate (2.10%), together placing this ZIP at the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23803 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23803 lands in the 25th percentile: its $1,228/yr average is 31% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23803?
Insurers decline to renew 2.10% of policies in ZIP 23803 in Virginia, a rise of 70.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23803 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23803 have ranged from $1,110 to $1,228, with a 5-year average of $1,158. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 23803 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23803 averages $1,228/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #427 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.