ZIP 24236 · Washington County

Damascus, VA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24236, Damascus, Virginia.

10.1%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#664 of 748
Virginia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Damascus, VA (ZIP 24236) averages $985/yr for homeowners insurance, 45% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally.

$985
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$985/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $4,861
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-9.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24236 (Damascus, VA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24236 (Damascus, VA) at $985 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. The Virginia statewide average is $1,369 per year; this ZIP sits 28% below that figure, ranking #664 of 748 tracked ZIPs in Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within Virginia is Clintwood (ZIP 24228) at $984, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 24236 is 10.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.05% of policies in ZIP 24236 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,861. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24236 premiums risen 9.7%, spanning $880 to $985 (five-year average: $928), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 24236 Compares

vs National Average
$985 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Virginia Average
$985 vs $1,369
28% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24236, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $985
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24236.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $898 -
2019 $893 -0.5%
2020 $880 -1.5%
2021 $981 +11.5%
2022 $985 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$928
Premium Range
$880 - $985
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24236

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 24236?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 24236 (Damascus, VA) is comparatively affordable at $985 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #664 of 748 ZIPs in Virginia. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Damascus, VA?
In ZIP 24236, insurers report a 10.1% loss ratio, a 2.05% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24236 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24236 premiums of $985/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24236?
ZIP 24236 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Virginia, a drop of 9.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24236 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24236 have ranged from $880 to $985, with a 5-year average of $928. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 24236 compare to the Virginia state average?
ZIP 24236 has an average premium of $985/yr compared to the Virginia state average of $1,369/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #664 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.