ZIP 24934 · Pocahontas County

Dunmore, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24934, Dunmore, West Virginia.

263.9%
Loss ratio
#325 of 453
West Virginia rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,086/yr, Dunmore, WV (ZIP 24934) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,086
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-19.6%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,086/yr
-19.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
263.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $116,587
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24934 (Dunmore, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 24934 (Dunmore, WV) pay an average of $1,086 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #325 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Moorefield (ZIP 26836) at $1,086, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 263.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 24934. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $116,587.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24934 costs have fallen 19.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,078 to a high of $1,359, an annualized rate of -5.3% 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 24934 Compares

vs National Average
$1,086 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,086 vs $1,167
7% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24934, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,086
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24934.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,350 -
2019 $1,359 +0.6%
2020 $1,251 -8.0%
2021 $1,078 -13.8%
2022 $1,086 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,225
Premium Range
$1,078 - $1,359
Annual Change Rate
-5.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24934

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 24934?
ZIP 24934 (Dunmore, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,086 per year, #325 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -19.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dunmore, WV?
ZIP 24934 is running a loss ratio above 100% (263.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.46% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24934 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24934 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,086/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24934?
ZIP 24934 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24934 over 5 years?
ZIP 24934 premiums spanned $1,078 to $1,359 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,225. The annualized change rate is -5.3% per year.
How does ZIP 24934 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24934 runs 7% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,086/yr), ranking #325 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.