ZIP 89440 · Storey County

Virginia City, NV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 89440, Virginia City, Nevada.

134.0%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#26 of 137
Nevada rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Virginia City, NV (ZIP 89440) runs $1,321/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,321
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+10.0%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,321/yr
+10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
134.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.09%
Avg severity: $162,352
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 89440 (Virginia City, NV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 89440 (Virginia City, NV) at $1,321 per year for 2022 across approximately 25 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 89440 in the 33rd percentile, 26% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Nevada state average of $1,253, this ZIP runs 5% above, ranking #26 of 137 tracked ZIPs in Nevada by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nevada is Gardnerville (ZIP 89410) at $1,320, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 89440 is 134.0%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $162,352. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.73% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 89440 costs have risen 10.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,201 to a high of $1,321, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 89440 Compares

vs National Average
$1,321 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Nevada Average
$1,321 vs $1,253
5% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 89440, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,321
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 89440.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,201 -
2019 $1,216 +1.3%
2020 $1,256 +3.2%
2021 $1,312 +4.5%
2022 $1,321 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,261
Premium Range
$1,201 - $1,321
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 89440

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

  • Compare ZIP 89440 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Nevada's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Nevada overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 89440?
At the 33rd percentile nationally, #26 of 137 ZIPs in Nevada, ZIP 89440 (Virginia City, NV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,321 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Virginia City, NV?
ZIP 89440 is running a loss ratio above 100% (134.0%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 1.09% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.73%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 89440 compared to the national average?
At $1,321/yr, ZIP 89440 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 89440?
Insurers decline to renew 0.73% of policies in ZIP 89440 in Nevada.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 89440 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 89440 runs $1,201-$1,321 (5-year average $1,261). The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 89440 compare to the Nevada state average?
The Nevada state average is $1,253/yr; ZIP 89440 averages $1,321/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #26 of 137 tracked ZIPs in Nevada 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.