ZIP 23968 · Mecklenburg County

Skipwith, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23968, Skipwith, Virginia.

62.9%
Loss ratio
2.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#396 of 748
Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Skipwith, VA (ZIP 23968) runs $1,261/yr on average: the 28th percentile nationally and 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,261
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+18.9%
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)
$1,261/yr
+18.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.56%
Avg severity: $12,096
Nonrenewal Rate
2.46%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23968 (Skipwith, VA)

Homeowners in ZIP 23968 (Skipwith, VA) pay an average of $1,261 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 23968 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 #396 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Center Cross (ZIP 22437) at $1,262, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23968. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,096. 2.46% of ZIP 23968 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 23968 premiums risen 18.9%, spanning $1,060 to $1,261 (five-year average: $1,158), an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 23968 Compares

vs National Average
$1,261 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,261 vs $1,369
8% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23968, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,261
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,060 -
2019 $1,105 +4.3%
2020 $1,196 +8.2%
2021 $1,169 -2.2%
2022 $1,261 +7.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,060 - $1,261
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23968

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

  • Compare ZIP 23968 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 23968?
ZIP 23968 (Skipwith, VA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,261 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #396 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia). Premiums have changed +18.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Skipwith, VA?
In ZIP 23968, insurers report a 62.9% loss ratio, a 6.56% claims frequency, and a 2.46% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23968 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 23968 lands in the 28th percentile: its $1,261/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23968?
Insurers decline to renew 2.46% of policies in ZIP 23968 in Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23968 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 23968 runs $1,060-$1,261 (5-year average $1,158). The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 23968 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 23968 runs 8% below the Virginia state average ($1,369/yr vs this ZIP's $1,261/yr), ranking #396 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.