ZIP 24970 · Greenbrier County

Ronceverte, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24970, Ronceverte, West Virginia.

14.3%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#393 of 453
West Virginia rank
43
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ronceverte, WV (ZIP 24970) runs $1,031/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,031
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-2.7%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,031/yr
-2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.72%
Avg severity: $8,560
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-26.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24970 (Ronceverte, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 24970 (Ronceverte, WV) pay an average of $1,031 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 24970 is 12% below, ranking #393 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Welch (ZIP 24801) at $1,030, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 14.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 24970. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,560. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.43%, a drop of 26.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 24970 have fallen by 2.7%, ranging from $1,011 to $1,060 with a five-year average of $1,030, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 24970 Compares

vs National Average
$1,031 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,031 vs $1,167
12% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24970, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,031
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24970.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,060 -
2019 $1,011 -4.6%
2020 $1,023 +1.2%
2021 $1,026 +0.3%
2022 $1,031 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,030
Premium Range
$1,011 - $1,060
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24970

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 24970?
ZIP 24970 (Ronceverte, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,031 per year, #393 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ronceverte, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24970: a claims frequency of 1.72%, a loss ratio of 14.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.43%, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24970 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24970 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,031/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24970?
ZIP 24970 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.43% in West Virginia, a drop of 26.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24970 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 24970 runs $1,011-$1,060 (5-year average $1,030). The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 24970 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24970 runs 12% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,031/yr), ranking #393 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.