ZIP 23847 · Greensville County

Emporia, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23847, Emporia, Virginia.

38.9%
Loss ratio
2.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#399 of 748
Virginia rank
23
Policies

The verdict

At $1,255/yr, Emporia, VA (ZIP 23847) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,255
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,255/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.22%
Avg severity: $11,568
Nonrenewal Rate
2.28%
+13.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23847 (Emporia, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 23847 (Emporia, VA) pay an average of $1,255 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23847 comes in 29% below, the 28th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #399 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Columbia (ZIP 23038) at $1,255, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 23847 shows a 38.9% 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 4.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,568. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.28% in this ZIP, a rise of 13.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23847 have risen by 14.6%, ranging from $1,095 to $1,255 with a five-year average of $1,173, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 23847 Compares

vs National Average
$1,255 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,255 vs $1,369
8% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23847, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,255
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23847.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,095 -
2019 $1,137 +3.8%
2020 $1,164 +2.4%
2021 $1,214 +4.3%
2022 $1,255 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,173
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,255
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23847

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 23847?
ZIP 23847 (Emporia, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,255 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #399 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Emporia, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 23847: a claims frequency of 4.22%, a loss ratio of 38.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.28%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23847 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23847 premiums of $1,255/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23847?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23847 is 2.28%, a rise of 13.5% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23847 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23847 runs $1,095-$1,255 (5-year average $1,173). The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 23847 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23847 runs 8% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,255/yr), ranking #399 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.