ZIP 23966 · Prince Edward County

Rice, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23966, Rice, Virginia.

38.2%
Loss ratio
1.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#508 of 748
Virginia rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Rice, VA (ZIP 23966) averages $1,137/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,137
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,137/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $13,157
Nonrenewal Rate
1.50%
+128.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23966 (Rice, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 23966 (Rice, VA) pay an average of $1,137 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Virginia homeowners pay $1,369 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #508 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Stanardsville (ZIP 22973) at $1,137, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.30% of policies in ZIP 23966 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,157. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.50% in this ZIP, a rise of 128.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 23966 costs have risen 5.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,078 to a high of $1,137, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 23966 Compares

vs National Average
$1,137 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,137 vs $1,369
17% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23966, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,137
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23966.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,078 -
2019 $1,100 +2.0%
2020 $1,119 +1.7%
2021 $1,128 +0.9%
2022 $1,137 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,078 - $1,137
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23966

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 23966?
ZIP 23966 (Rice, VA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,137 per year, #508 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rice, VA?
In ZIP 23966, insurers report a 38.2% loss ratio, a 3.30% claims frequency, and a 1.50% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23966 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23966 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,137/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23966?
Insurers decline to renew 1.50% of policies in ZIP 23966 in Virginia, a rise of 128.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23966 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 23966 have ranged from $1,078 to $1,137, with a 5-year average of $1,112. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 23966 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23966 averages $1,137/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #508 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.