ZIP 23960 · Prince Edward County

Prospect, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23960, Prospect, Virginia.

19.9%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#391 of 748
Virginia rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Prospect, VA (ZIP 23960) runs $1,267/yr on average: the 29th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+11.3%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $10,164
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
-12.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23960 (Prospect, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 23960 (Prospect, VA) at $1,267 per year for 2022 across approximately 17 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #391 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Linden (ZIP 22642) at $1,268, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23960. About 2.48% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,164. Insurers decline to renew 0.83% of policies in ZIP 23960 at expiration, a drop of 12.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 23960 have risen by 11.3%, ranging from $1,121 to $1,267 with a five-year average of $1,178, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 23960 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,267 vs $1,369
7% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23960, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23960.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,138 -
2019 $1,194 +4.9%
2020 $1,121 -6.1%
2021 $1,168 +4.2%
2022 $1,267 +8.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,178
Premium Range
$1,121 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23960

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 23960?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #391 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia, ZIP 23960 (Prospect, VA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,267 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Prospect, VA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 23960: claims frequency (2.48%), loss ratio (19.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23960 compared to the national average?
At $1,267/yr, ZIP 23960 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23960?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23960 is 0.83%, a drop of 12.8% over the past 5 years in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23960 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23960 runs $1,121-$1,267 (5-year average $1,178). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 23960 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23960 has an average premium of $1,267/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #391 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.