ZIP 24892 · McDowell County

War, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24892, War, West Virginia.

173.7%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#380 of 453
West Virginia rank
26
Policies

The verdict

War, WV (ZIP 24892) averages $1,046/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,046
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-11.8%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,046/yr
-11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
173.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.00%
Avg severity: $90,843
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
+114.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24892 (War, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 24892 (War, WV) runs $1,046 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 26 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #380 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Fairmont (ZIP 26554) at $1,046, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 173.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 24892. About 2.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $90,843. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 114.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 11.8% through 2022, ranging $975 to $1,186 with a 5-year average of $1,079, an annualized rate of -3.1% 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 24892 Compares

vs National Average
$1,046 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,046 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24892, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,046
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24892.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,186 -
2019 $1,133 -4.5%
2020 $1,053 -7.0%
2021 $975 -7.5%
2022 $1,046 +7.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,079
Premium Range
$975 - $1,186
Annual Change Rate
-3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24892

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 24892?
ZIP 24892 (War, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,046 per year, #380 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in War, WV?
ZIP 24892 is running a loss ratio above 100% (173.7%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.00% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.00%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24892 compared to the national average?
At $1,046/yr, ZIP 24892 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24892?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24892 is 2.00%, a rise of 114.0% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24892 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24892 have ranged from $975 to $1,186, with a 5-year average of $1,079. The annualized change rate is -3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 24892 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24892 runs 10% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,046/yr), ranking #380 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.