ZIP 23878 · Southampton County

Sedley, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23878, Sedley, Virginia.

35.4%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#355 of 748
Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Sedley, VA (ZIP 23878) averages $1,294/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,294
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+13.2%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,294/yr
+13.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $13,514
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
-10.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23878 (Sedley, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23878 (Sedley, VA) runs $1,294 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. Against Virginia's average of $1,369, ZIP 23878 is 5% below, ranking #355 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Wakefield (ZIP 23888) at $1,295, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 23878 shows a 35.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,514. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.13%, a drop of 10.7% 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 23878 have risen by 13.2%, ranging from $1,119 to $1,294 with a five-year average of $1,179, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 23878 Compares

vs National Average
$1,294 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,294 vs $1,369
5% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23878, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,294
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23878.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,144 -
2019 $1,137 -0.6%
2020 $1,119 -1.6%
2021 $1,202 +7.4%
2022 $1,294 +7.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,179
Premium Range
$1,119 - $1,294
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23878

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

  • Put ZIP 23878 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Virginia overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 23878?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #355 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23878 (Sedley, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,294 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sedley, VA?
In ZIP 23878, insurers report a 35.4% loss ratio, a 3.39% claims frequency, and a 1.13% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23878 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23878 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,294/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23878?
ZIP 23878 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.13% in Virginia, a drop of 10.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23878 over 5 years?
ZIP 23878 premiums spanned $1,119 to $1,294 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,179. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 23878 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23878 has an average premium of $1,294/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #355 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.