ZIP 24868 · McDowell County

Northfork, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24868, Northfork, West Virginia averages $997/yr.

1.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#416 of 453
West Virginia rank
16
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24868 (Northfork, WV) is #23,696 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #7,193 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$997
Avg premium (2022)
#23,696
of 25,593 on premium
#7,193
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
7th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
42/100
24868 - Northfork, 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 A+
$997/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
76.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
4.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 24868's premium sits nationally

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

$997 Among the lowest lower than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 24868. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in West Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 24868; crosshairs: West Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$887.9$1160.7$1433.6$1706.4$1979.20.1%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 26159 · Paden City $937/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25161 · Powellton $968/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 26362 · Harrisville $984/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 25962 · Rainelle $997/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 24868 · Northfork (this ZIP) $997/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 26726 · Keyser $1,012/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 26101 · Parkersburg $1,025/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 24970 · Ronceverte $1,031/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 25011 · Bancroft $1,042/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 26444 · Tunnelton $1,047/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26293 · Valley Bend $1,056/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 26062 · Weirton $1,066/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 25086 · Glasgow $1,069/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 26591 · Worthington $1,075/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 26501 · Morgantown $1,081/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 26836 · Moorefield $1,086/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 25015 · Belle $1,091/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25315 · Charleston $1,095/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 25031 · Boomer $1,098/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 26847 · Petersburg $1,106/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26575 · Hundred $1,107/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 25823 · Coal City $1,109/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 25007 · Arnett $1,116/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 26253 · Beverly $1,123/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 25303 · South Charleston $1,134/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26278 · Mabie $1,140/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 25276 · Spencer $1,146/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 25979 · Pipestem $1,153/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25801 · Beckley $1,160/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 26033 · Cameron $1,175/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 26764 · Terra Alta $1,184/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 25419 · Falling Waters $1,192/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25286 · Walton $1,199/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 26283 · Montrose $1,204/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 24901 · Lewisburg $1,211/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 25635 · Man $1,220/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26059 · Triadelphia $1,227/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 25309 · South Charleston $1,235/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25678 · Matewan $1,241/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 25444 · Slanesville $1,243/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25506 · Branchland $1,257/yr · 2.01%
  • ZIP 25213 · Winfield $1,278/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 25617 · Davin $1,296/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 25628 · Kistler $1,313/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 26711 · Capon Bridge $1,338/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 25621 · Gilbert $1,371/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 25140 · Naoma $1,397/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 25430 · Kearneysville $1,440/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25832 · Daniels $1,553/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 24986 · White Sulphur Springs $1,930/yr · 0.51%
Avg Premium (2022)
$997/yr
Below-median premium
-28.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
1.23%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
-19.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24868 (Northfork, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24868 (Northfork, WV) at $997 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 24868 comes in 44% below, the 7th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #416 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Rainelle (ZIP 25962) at $997, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 28.8% through 2022, ranging $997 to $1,401 with a 5-year average of $1,172, an annualized rate of -8.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places McDowell County in the upper risk band at 76.7 (Relatively Low): national 77th percentile, #6/55 inside West Virginia, and 56% above the 49.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 96.3 · Community Resilience 4.1. 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 24868 Compares

vs National Average
$997 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$997 vs $1,167
15% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24868, 2018–2022

$900$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $997
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24868.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,401 -
2019 $1,285 -8.3%
2020 $1,155 -10.1%
2021 $1,023 -11.4%
2022 $997 -2.5%

2018-2022: premiums easing -8.1%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,172
Premium Range
$997 - $1,401
Annual Change Rate
-8.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in McDowell County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24868 via FIPS 54047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
76.7
Relatively Low · 77th national percentile
In-state county rank
#6
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $4,984,289

Social Vulnerability Index 96.3 · Community Resilience 4.1

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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 24868's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 24868 in McDowell County (NRI 76.7, 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 ($997/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.23% 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 24868?
At just the 7th national percentile, #416 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 24868 (Northfork, WV) pay a comparatively low $997 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -28.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Northfork, WV?
In ZIP 24868, insurers report a N/A loss ratio, a N/A claims frequency, and a 1.23% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24868 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24868 premiums of $997/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24868?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24868 is 1.23%, a drop of 19.8% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24868 over 5 years?
ZIP 24868 premiums spanned $997 to $1,401 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,172. The annualized change rate is -8.1% per year.
How does ZIP 24868 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24868 runs 15% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $997/yr), ranking #416 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24868?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 24868 (McDowell) is 76.7 - #6/55 in West Virginia, 77th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 24868

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th 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.