Car Insurance in Newport News, Virginia
Estimated full coverage in Newport News runs about $1,470 a year ($123/month) — ▲ +7% versus the Virginia average, ranking 5th most expensive of the 13 Virginia cities we cover.
Why car insurance in Newport News costs more than the Virginia average
Insurers price by territory, and Newport News's numbers explain most of the gap. With 183,056 residents on 69.0 square miles, the city's density (2,653 people per square mile) is 7.0 times the density where the typical Virginia resident lives (378). The average commute is 23.1 minutes (Virginia: 27.3), and 74% of workers drive alone. Together these put our location factor at 1.07× the state baseline for liability and collision, and 1.10× for comprehensive once FEMA weather risk for Newport News city is included.
| Factor | Newport News | Virginia ref. | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 2,653 / sq mi | 378 / sq mi | More vehicles per mile of road means more fender-benders and claims. |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 27.3 min | Longer daily drives add exposure to crashes. |
| Commutes over 60 min | 6.0% | — | Long highway commutes raise mileage-based risk. |
| Drive alone to work | 74.0% | — | Share of workers commuting by car. |
| Public transit to work | 1.6% | — | Transit use lowers how much residents drive. |
| Work from home | 10.2% | — | Remote workers may qualify for low-mileage pricing. |
| Households without a car | 9.8% | — | Context for non-owner and occasional-driver policies. |
| Weather hazard score (FEMA) | 72.3 | 62.7 | Hail, wind, flood and hurricane exposure drive comprehensive claims. |
Car insurance cost by ZIP code in Newport News
Rates can change from one ZIP code to the next. Across 8 Newport News ZIP codes, our full-coverage estimate ranges from $1,250 in 23604 to $1,560 in 23608. Denser, longer-commute neighborhoods estimate higher. Click a column to sort.
| ZIP | Population | Density / sq mi | Commute | No car | Est. full / yr | vs. city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23608 | 43,641 | 4,060 | 27.9 min | 7.6% | $1,560 | +6% |
| 23602 | 42,265 | 3,214 | 24.9 min | 5.2% | $1,505 | +2% |
| 23606 | 29,971 | 3,102 | 20.2 min | 8.4% | $1,450 | −1% |
| 23601 | 26,645 | 3,583 | 20.4 min | 9.2% | $1,460 | −1% |
| 23607 | 23,096 | 3,847 | 21.8 min | 27.1% | $1,485 | +1% |
| 23605 | 13,332 | 3,637 | 20.5 min | 8.0% | $1,465 | 0% |
| 23604 | 4,416 | 365 | 11.0 min | 0.7% | $1,250 | −15% |
| 23603 | 3,504 | 504 | 24.3 min | 6.1% | $1,365 | −7% |
Minimum car insurance in Newport News
Newport News drivers follow Virginia's rules: at least 50/100/25 liability coverage, and uninsured motorist coverage. Virginia is at-fault (tort). We estimate state-minimum coverage in Newport News at $670 a year, and $810 for 100/300/100 limits.
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | What it pays for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | Yes | $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident | Injuries you cause to other people |
| Property damage liability | Yes | $25,000 | Damage you cause to other vehicles and property |
| Personal injury protection (PIP) | No | — Virginia does not require personal injury protection. | Your own medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault |
| Uninsured motorist (UM) | Yes | 50/100/25 Every liability policy must include uninsured motorist coverage at no less than the minimum liability limits. | Your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance |
| Underinsured motorist (UIM) | Yes | 50/100/25 Virginia's required uninsured motorist coverage also protects against underinsured drivers. | The gap when the at-fault driver’s limits are too low |
| Medical payments (MedPay) | No | — Medical expense benefits coverage is optional. | Medical bills for you and your passengers |
Every vehicle registered in Virginia must be insured; paying an uninsured motor vehicle fee instead of buying insurance is no longer allowed.
Minimums were raised recently from 30/60/20, and the uninsured motor vehicle fee option was eliminated.
Risk factors that shape Newport News premiums
Accidents
Virginia recorded 917 traffic deaths, or 1.04 per 100 million vehicle miles (U.S.: 1.19), in the latest full year of federal crash data. Local crash frequency is folded into our density and commute factors.
Vehicle theft
Virginia's vehicle theft rate is 112 per 100,000 residents (U.S.: 197). The most-stolen vehicle in the state is the Honda Accord (NICB). Theft losses are paid by comprehensive coverage.
Weather
FEMA rates Newport News city as relatively low for hail, relatively low for inland flooding and relatively moderate for strong wind, and relatively moderate for hurricanes.
Traffic & commuting
6.0% of Newport News commuters spend an hour or more getting to work, and there are 1.66 vehicles per household. 10.2% work from home — worth mentioning to insurers that offer low-mileage pricing.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Score (0–100) | Insurance impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 60.6 | Comprehensive (car); roof claims (home) | |
| Tornado | 74.1 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Hurricane | 88.3 | Comprehensive; wind/hurricane deductibles (home) | |
| Inland (river) flooding | 71.4 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Coastal flooding | 60.2 | Comprehensive; home needs a separate flood policy | |
| Strong wind | 78.9 | Comprehensive; dwelling | |
| Winter weather | 85.5 | Collision (icy roads); frozen pipes (home) |
Scores are national percentiles of FEMA's county risk (higher means more expected loss than most other U.S. counties).
Estimated car insurance in Newport News by driver profile
A clean-record driver in their 50s pays the least in our Newport News model (about $1,355 for full coverage); an 18-year-old on their own policy pays about $4,045, and a DUI pushes a 30-something to $2,720.
| Driver | Minimum | Standard | Full coverage | Full / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $1,845 | $2,230 | $4,045 | $337 |
| Young adult (22) | $1,075 | $1,300 | $2,355 | $196 |
| Adult in their 30s | $670 | $810 | $1,470 | $123 |
| Adult in their 50s | $615 | $745 | $1,355 | $113 |
| Senior (72) | $750 | $910 | $1,650 | $138 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $975 | $1,175 | $2,135 | $178 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $1,240 | $1,500 | $2,720 | $227 |
Minimum vs. standard vs. full coverage in Newport News
| Coverage level | What it includes | Per year | Per month | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum liability | Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. | $670 | $56 | $550–$790 |
| Standard liability (100/300/100) | Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. | $810 | $68 | $665–$955 |
| Full coverage | Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. | $1,470 | $123 | $1,205–$1,735 |
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Cheap car insurance in Newport News: how to lower your rate
The cheapest policy is the one that fits your situation. These levers are priced with Newport News's own numbers:
| Change | Est. yearly savings | Good fit if… |
|---|---|---|
| Raise collision/comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 | $90 | You have savings to cover a bigger out-of-pocket repair. |
| Low-mileage / usage-based pricing (under 7,500 mi) | $100 | You're among the 10.2% of Newport News workers who work from home, or you rarely drive. |
| Drop collision & comprehensive on an older car | $365 | The car is paid off and worth little more than a year of premiums. |
| Standard (100/300/100) instead of full coverage | $660 | No loan or lease requires physical-damage coverage. |
| Avoid one speeding ticket | $325 | Everyone — violations typically affect rates for three to five years. |
Also ask about bundling, good-student, paid-in-full and defensive-driving discounts, and re-shop at every renewal — the same driver can be priced very differently by different insurers. We don't recommend specific companies. Common car insurance discounts.
Comparing car insurance quotes in Newport News
- Use identical limits and deductibles on every quote — e.g. 100/300/100 liability with $1,000 deductibles — or prices aren't comparable.
- Get quotes from different channels: captive agents, independent agents who quote several insurers, and direct online insurers. There are 14 offices listed below.
- Check complaint records with the Virginia Bureau of Insurance (complaint information) before you buy.
- Mention your ZIP code accurately — within Newport News, our estimates differ by up to $310 a year between neighborhoods.
Car insurance agents near Newport News, VA
We found 14 insurance offices within about 6 miles of central Newport News, from open map data. Hover over a listing to show it on the map, click it to open the address in Google Maps, or tap it on a phone to start navigation. We don't sell insurance, rate these offices or receive anything from them.
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Paula Boyd - State Farm
4910 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666 -
Towne Insurance
9317 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601 -
Erie Insurance
2501 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666 -
Bill Leong - State Farm
1607 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, VA 23666 -
De'geon Briggs - State Farm
2111 Hartford Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 -
State Farm
11010 Warwick Boulevard, #B, Newport News, VA 23601 -
Greg Holestin - GEICO
94 Coliseum Crossing, Hampton, VA 23666 -
Allstate
1114 Big Bethel Road, #104, Hampton, VA 23666 -
Thomas Vinson - State Farm
1158 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666 -
Troy Chandler - Allstate
1515 Hardy Cash Dr, Hampton, VA 23666 -
John Fagan - Allstate
135 Kings Way, Unit 100a, Hampton, VA 23669 -
State Farm
15423 Carrollton Boulevard, Carrollton, VA 23314 -
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Insurance cost of popular cars in Newport News
| Model | Segment | Est. full coverage / yr | vs. average car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V | Small SUV | $1,110 | −24% |
| Subaru Outback | Wagon | $1,100 | −25% |
| Tesla Model 3 | Midsize car | $1,545 | +5% |
| Subaru Forester | Small SUV | $1,075 | −27% |
| Honda Civic | Compact car | $1,680 | +14% |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact car | $1,575 | +7% |
| Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUV | $1,245 | −15% |
| Mazda CX-5 | Small SUV | $1,245 | −15% |
| MINI Cooper | Subcompact car | $1,115 | −24% |
| Tesla Model Y | Midsize SUV | $1,390 | −5% |
Car insurance in nearby Virginia cities
- Hampton $1,460/yr · 9 mi
- Norfolk $1,515/yr · 12 mi
- Chesapeake $1,405/yr · 22 mi
- Suffolk $1,375/yr · 22 mi
- Virginia Beach $1,435/yr · 26 mi
- Richmond $1,475/yr · 69 mi
- Fredericksburg $1,575/yr · 108 mi
- Alexandria $1,665/yr · 132 mi
- Charlottesville $1,415/yr · 134 mi
- Lynchburg $1,340/yr · 155 mi
- Danville $1,350/yr · 167 mi
- Roanoke $1,400/yr · 195 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How much is car insurance in Newport News, VA?
We estimate full coverage in Newport News at about $1,470 a year ($123 a month) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record, and about $670 for Virginia's minimum liability coverage. Real quotes vary by insurer, driver and vehicle.
Why is car insurance in Newport News more expensive than the Virginia average?
Our Newport News estimate is 7% higher than the statewide figure. The model reflects a population density of 2,653 people per square mile (the typical Virginia resident lives at about 378) and an average commute of 23.1 minutes versus 27.3 statewide. Denser traffic and longer drives mean more claims, which insurers price into local rates.
What car insurance is required in Newport News?
Drivers in Newport News follow Virginia law: at least 50/100/25 liability coverage and uninsured motorist coverage.
Which ZIP code in Newport News has the cheapest car insurance?
Among Newport News's 8 ZIP codes, 23604 has the lowest estimate (about $1,250 a year for full coverage) and 23608 the highest (about $1,560), mainly because of differences in density and commute times.
How much is car insurance for a teenager in Newport News?
An 18-year-old with their own full-coverage policy would pay around $4,045 a year in Newport News by our estimate ($1,845 for minimum coverage). Adding a teen to a parent's policy is usually cheaper.
Does weather affect car insurance in Newport News?
FEMA's National Risk Index does not rate Newport News city as high risk for hail, hurricanes, flooding or tornadoes, so weather has a smaller effect on the comprehensive part of local premiums.
Are there car insurance agents near me in Newport News?
We list 14 insurance offices in and around Newport News, with addresses, phone numbers where published, and directions. We don't sell insurance or rank these offices.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.
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- Virginia DMV: Financial Responsibility Certifications (SR-22/FR-44)
- Virginia DMV: A Guide to Reinstating Your Virginia Driving Privilege
- Virginia SCC Bureau of Insurance: File a Complaint
- NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report: Data for 2023
- Insurance Research Council uninsured motorist estimates (via Triple-I)
- IIHS Fatality Facts: state by state
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: Crime in the United States 2025 (Table 4)
- NICB 2022 Vehicle Theft Data: top 10 stolen vehicles by state
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table DL-1C (licensed drivers)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 (registrations)
- FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table VM-2 (vehicle-miles traveled)
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (Newport News and ZIP code tabulation areas)
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer files
- FEMA National Risk Index (county hazard ratings)
- Insurance office locations: OpenStreetMap contributors and All The Places