ZIP 23834 · Colonial Heights County

Colonial Heights, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23834, Colonial Heights, Virginia averages $1,197/yr.

60.4%
Loss ratio
1.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#449 of 748
Virginia rank
438
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Colonial Heights, VA (ZIP 23834) ranks #19,753 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,197/yr) but #2,896 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.98%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,197
Avg premium (2022)
#19,753
of 25,593 on premium
#2,896
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
23rd
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

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
64/100
23834 - Colonial Heights, 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+
$1,197/yr
Avg premium, 77th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
6.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
49.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23834's premium sits nationally

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

$1,197 Among the lowest lower than 77% 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 23834. 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 23834; 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%1.4%2.6%3.8%4.9%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 23834 · Colonial Heights (this ZIP) $1,197/yr · 1.98%
  • 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 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)
$1,197/yr
Below-median premium
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.04%
Avg severity: $14,341
Nonrenewal Rate
1.98%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+139.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA) runs $1,197 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 438 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23834 in the 23rd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #449 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Sterling (ZIP 20164) at $1,198, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 23834 shows a 60.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,341. Insurers decline to renew 1.98% of policies in ZIP 23834 at expiration, a rise of 139.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 23834 premiums risen 15.3%, spanning $1,039 to $1,197 (five-year average: $1,108), an annualized rate of +3.6% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Colonial Heights County: 6.0 (Very Low), 6th percentile nationally, #116/124 in Virginia (83% below 35.3). Hazard label: Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 49.3. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 23834 Compares

vs National Average
$1,197 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,197 vs $1,369
13% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23834, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,197
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23834.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,039 -
2019 $1,060 +2.1%
2020 $1,095 +3.3%
2021 $1,149 +4.9%
2022 $1,197 +4.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 23834, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,108
Premium Range
$1,039 - $1,197
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Colonial Heights County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23834 via FIPS 51570. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
6.0
Very Low · 6th national percentile
In-state county rank
#116
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $346,013

Social Vulnerability Index 12.8 · Community Resilience 49.3

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Virginia for ZIP 23834

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 23834 in Colonial Heights County (NRI 6.0, hazard Tornado), both outside Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,197/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.98% 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 23834?
At the 23rd percentile nationally, #449 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,197 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Colonial Heights, VA?
In ZIP 23834, insurers report a 60.4% loss ratio, a 5.04% claims frequency, and a 1.98% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23834 compared to the national average?
At $1,197/yr, ZIP 23834 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23834?
ZIP 23834 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.98% in Virginia, a rise of 139.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23834 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23834 have ranged from $1,039 to $1,197, with a 5-year average of $1,108. The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 23834 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23834 has an average premium of $1,197/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #449 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23834?
County NRI 6.0 (Very Low) covers ZIP 23834 via Colonial Heights County FIPS 51570. In-state rank #116 of 124; national percentile 6th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 23834

This ZIP's premiums run at the 23rd 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.