ZIP 24920 · Pocahontas County

Bartow, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24920, Bartow, West Virginia.

13.3%
Loss ratio
#426 of 453
West Virginia rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Bartow, WV (ZIP 24920) averages $983/yr for homeowners insurance, 45% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally.

$983
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$983/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.49%
Avg severity: $8,749
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24920 (Bartow, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24920 (Bartow, WV) at $983 per year for 2022 across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 24920 in the 6th percentile, 45% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 24920 is 16% below, ranking #426 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Harrisville (ZIP 26362) at $984, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 24920. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,749.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24920 costs have risen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $972 to a high of $1,012, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 24920 Compares

vs National Average
$983 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$983 vs $1,167
16% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24920, 2018–2022

$970$980$990$1,000$1,010$1,020 20182019202020212022 $983
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24920.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $973 -
2019 $972 -0.0%
2020 $1,005 +3.3%
2021 $1,012 +0.7%
2022 $983 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$989
Premium Range
$972 - $1,012
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24920

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 24920?
ZIP 24920 (Bartow, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $983 per year, #426 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bartow, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24920: a claims frequency of 1.49%, a loss ratio of 13.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24920 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24920 premiums of $983/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24920?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 24920 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24920 over 5 years?
ZIP 24920 premiums spanned $972 to $1,012 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $989. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 24920 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24920 runs 16% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $983/yr), ranking #426 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.