ZIP 24935 · Summers County

Forest Hill, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24935, Forest Hill, West Virginia.

9.3%
Loss ratio
#363 of 453
West Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,061/yr, Forest Hill, WV (ZIP 24935) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,061
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-10.1%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,061/yr
-10.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.78%
Avg severity: $12,628
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24935 (Forest Hill, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24935 (Forest Hill, WV) at $1,061 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 24935 is 9% below, ranking #363 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Smithers (ZIP 25186) at $1,061, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 9.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,628.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24935 costs have fallen 10.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,061 to a high of $1,180, an annualized rate of -2.6% 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 24935 Compares

vs National Average
$1,061 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,061 vs $1,167
9% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24935, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,061
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24935.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,180 -
2019 $1,112 -5.8%
2020 $1,108 -0.4%
2021 $1,061 -4.2%
2022 $1,061 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,104
Premium Range
$1,061 - $1,180
Annual Change Rate
-2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24935

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 24935?
ZIP 24935 (Forest Hill, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,061 per year, #363 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -10.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Forest Hill, WV?
In ZIP 24935, insurers report a 9.3% loss ratio, a 0.78% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24935 compared to the national average?
ZIP 24935 premiums of $1,061/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24935?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24935 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24935 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 24935 have ranged from $1,061 to $1,180, with a 5-year average of $1,104. The annualized change rate is -2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 24935 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 24935 averages $1,061/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #363 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.

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