ZIP 23874 · Southampton County

Newsoms, VA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 23874, Newsoms, Virginia averages $1,392/yr.

20.9%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#274 of 748
Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Newsoms, VA (ZIP 23874) ranks #15,801 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,392/yr) but #12,694 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.81%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,392
Avg premium (2022)
#15,801
of 25,593 on premium
#12,694
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
38th
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
63/100
23874 - Newsoms, 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 C+
$1,392/yr
Avg premium, 62nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
29.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
57.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 23874's premium sits nationally

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

$1,392 Lower than most lower than 62% 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 23874. 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 23874; 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 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 23874 · Newsoms (this ZIP) $1,392/yr · 0.81%
  • 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)
$1,392/yr
Near-median premium
+16.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.07%
Avg severity: $7,170
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-68.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23874 (Newsoms, VA)

ZIP 23874 (Newsoms, VA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,392 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23874 comes in 22% below, the 38th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #274 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Bentonville (ZIP 22610) at $1,391, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 23874 is 20.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.07% of policies in ZIP 23874 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,170. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.81% in this ZIP, a drop of 68.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23874 have risen by 16.8%, ranging from $1,137 to $1,392 with a five-year average of $1,227, an annualized rate of +4.0% per year.

Southampton County's FEMA NRI score is 29.8 (Very Low), only the 30th national percentile and #64 of 124 Virginia counties - 16% below the state mean 35.3. Leading mapped hazard remains Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 47.7 · Community Resilience 57.0. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 23874 Compares

vs National Average
$1,392 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,392 vs $1,369
2% above state avg
National Percentile
38th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23874, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,392
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23874.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,192 -
2019 $1,137 -4.6%
2020 $1,160 +1.9%
2021 $1,252 +7.9%
2022 $1,392 +11.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 23874

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,227
Premium Range
$1,137 - $1,392
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Southampton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 23874 via FIPS 51175. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
29.8
Very Low · 30th national percentile
In-state county rank
#64
of 124 Virginia counties · state mean 35.3
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $3,076,938

Social Vulnerability Index 47.7 · Community Resilience 57.0

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 23874's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 23874's county NRI is 29.8 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,392/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.81% 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 23874?
At the 38th percentile nationally, #274 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23874 (Newsoms, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,392 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newsoms, VA?
In ZIP 23874, insurers report a 20.9% loss ratio, a 4.07% claims frequency, and a 0.81% nonrenewal rate, the 38th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23874 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23874 lands in the 38th percentile: its $1,392/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23874?
Insurers decline to renew 0.81% of policies in ZIP 23874 in Virginia, a drop of 68.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23874 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23874 have ranged from $1,137 to $1,392, with a 5-year average of $1,227. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 23874 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23874 averages $1,392/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #274 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 23874?
Southampton County scores 29.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 30th percentile nationally and #64 of 124 Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 23874

This ZIP's premiums run at the 38th 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.