ZIP 24873 · McDowell County

Paynesville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24873, Paynesville, West Virginia.

1.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#254 of 453
West Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 24873 (Paynesville, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,123/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,123
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-14.1%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,123/yr
-14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24873 (Paynesville, WV)

ZIP 24873 (Paynesville, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,123 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24873 in the 17th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 24873 is 4% below, ranking #254 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Beverly (ZIP 26253) at $1,123, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Insurers decline to renew 1.64% of policies in ZIP 24873 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 24873 premiums fallen 14.1%, spanning $1,123 to $1,308 (five-year average: $1,227), an annualized rate of -3.7% 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 24873 Compares

vs National Average
$1,123 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,123 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24873, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,123
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24873.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,308 -
2019 $1,301 -0.5%
2020 $1,210 -7.0%
2021 $1,191 -1.6%
2022 $1,123 -5.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,227
Premium Range
$1,123 - $1,308
Annual Change Rate
-3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24873

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

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 24873?
ZIP 24873 (Paynesville, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 17th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,123 per year, #254 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -14.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paynesville, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24873: a claims frequency of N/A, a loss ratio of N/A, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.64%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24873 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24873 premiums of $1,123/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24873?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24873 is 1.64% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24873 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24873 have ranged from $1,123 to $1,308, with a 5-year average of $1,227. The annualized change rate is -3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 24873 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 24873 averages $1,123/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #254 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.