ZIP 23970 · Mecklenburg County

South Hill, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 23970, South Hill, Virginia.

59.9%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#468 of 748
Virginia rank
26
Policies

The verdict

South Hill, VA (ZIP 23970) averages $1,181/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,181
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,181/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.64%
Avg severity: $15,269
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-21.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) runs $1,181 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 26 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 23970 in the 22nd percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #468 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Centreville (ZIP 20121) at $1,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 23970. 4.64% of policies in ZIP 23970 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,269. 0.52% of ZIP 23970 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 21.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 23970 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $1,082 to $1,181 (five-year average: $1,116), an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 23970 Compares

vs National Average
$1,181 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$1,181 vs $1,369
14% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 23970, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,181
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 23970.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,082 -
2019 $1,102 +1.8%
2020 $1,090 -1.1%
2021 $1,123 +3.1%
2022 $1,181 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,116
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,181
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 23970

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 23970?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) averages $1,181 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 22nd percentile, #468 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Hill, VA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 23970: a claims frequency of 4.64%, a loss ratio of 59.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 23970 compared to the national average?
ZIP 23970 premiums of $1,181/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 23970?
Insurers decline to renew 0.52% of policies in ZIP 23970 in Virginia, a drop of 21.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 23970 over 5 years?
ZIP 23970 premiums spanned $1,082 to $1,181 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,116. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 23970 compare to the Virginia state average?
The Virginia state average is $1,369/yr; ZIP 23970 averages $1,181/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #468 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.