ZIP 24818 · Wyoming County

Brenton, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24818, Brenton, West Virginia averages $1,189/yr.

416.4%
Loss ratio
#181 of 453
West Virginia rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brenton, WV (ZIP 24818) runs $1,189/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,189
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-7.7%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
43/100
24818 - Brenton, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B+
$1,189/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
67.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
7.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24818's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,189 Among the lowest lower than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,189/yr
Below-median premium
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
416.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $129,725
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24818 (Brenton, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 24818 (Brenton, WV) pay an average of $1,189 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #181 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Hanover (ZIP 24839) at $1,188, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 416.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $129,725.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24818 costs have fallen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,099 to a high of $1,288, an annualized rate of -2.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Wyoming County in the upper risk band at 67.4 (Relatively Low): national 67th percentile, #16/55 inside West Virginia, and 37% above the 49.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 76.6 · Community Resilience 7.4. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 24818 Compares

vs National Average
$1,189 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,189 vs $1,167
2% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24818, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,189
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24818.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,288 -
2019 $1,188 -7.8%
2020 $1,099 -7.5%
2021 $1,187 +8.0%
2022 $1,189 +0.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 24818 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,190
Premium Range
$1,099 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Wyoming County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24818 via FIPS 54109. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
67.4
Relatively Low · 67th national percentile
In-state county rank
#16
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,097,471

Social Vulnerability Index 76.6 · Community Resilience 7.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Wyoming County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 24818 in Wyoming County (NRI 67.4, hazard Cold Wave), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,189/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 24818?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #181 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 24818 (Brenton, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,189 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brenton, WV?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 24818: a claims frequency of 3.82% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (416.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24818 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24818 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,189/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24818?
ZIP 24818 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24818 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24818 runs $1,099-$1,288 (5-year average $1,190). The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 24818 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24818 runs 2% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,189/yr), ranking #181 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24818?
County NRI 67.4 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 24818 via Wyoming County FIPS 54109. In-state rank #16 of 55; national percentile 67th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 24818

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.