ZIP 24818 · Wyoming County

Brenton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24818, Brenton, West Virginia.

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. average.

$1,189
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,189/yr
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
416.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 24818

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

  • Put ZIP 24818 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how West Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. West Virginia overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 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.

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.