ZIP 24873 · McDowell County

Paynesville, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 24873, Paynesville, West Virginia averages $1,123/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 24873 (Paynesville, WV) is #21,257 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #4,240 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,123
Avg premium (2022)
#21,257
of 25,593 on premium
#4,240
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
17th
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

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
37/100
24873 - Paynesville, 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-
$1,123/yr
Avg premium, 83rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
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 24873's premium sits nationally

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

$1,123 Among the lowest lower than 83% 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 24873. 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 24873; 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 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 24873 · Paynesville (this ZIP) $1,123/yr · 1.64%
  • 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)
$1,123/yr
Below-median premium
-14.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
1.64%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

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.

McDowell County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.7 (Relatively Low), 77th percentile nationally and #6 of 55 West Virginia counties - 56% above the state mean of 49.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 96.3 · Community Resilience 4.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

Cost relief window in ZIP 24873, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in McDowell County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 24873 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 24873's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 24873's county NRI is 76.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,123/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.64% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 24873?
County NRI 76.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 24873 via McDowell County FIPS 54047. In-state rank #6 of 55; national percentile 77th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 24873

This ZIP's premiums run at the 17th 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.