ZIP 24986 · Greenbrier County

White Sulphur Springs, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 24986, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

55.9%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#2 of 453
West Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

White Sulphur Springs, WV (ZIP 24986) averages $1,930/yr for homeowners insurance, 9% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally.

$1,930
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
-3.9%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,930/yr
-3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.32%
Avg severity: $32,456
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
+50.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 24986 (White Sulphur Springs, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 24986 (White Sulphur Springs, WV) at $1,930 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 65% above, ranking #2 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Slatyfork (ZIP 26291) at $1,759, 9% below this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 24986 shows a 55.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.32% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,456. 0.51% of ZIP 24986 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 50.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 24986 costs have fallen 3.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,930 to a high of $2,031, an annualized rate of -1.0% 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 24986 Compares

vs National Average
$1,930 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,930 vs $1,167
65% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 24986, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,930
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 24986.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,008 -
2019 $2,031 +1.2%
2020 $2,004 -1.3%
2021 $1,988 -0.8%
2022 $1,930 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,992
Premium Range
$1,930 - $2,031
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 24986

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 24986?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #2 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 24986 (White Sulphur Springs, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,930 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in White Sulphur Springs, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 24986: a claims frequency of 3.32%, a loss ratio of 55.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%, placing this ZIP in the 72nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 24986 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 24986 lands in the 72nd percentile: its $1,930/yr average is 9% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 24986?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 24986 in West Virginia, a rise of 50.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 24986 over 5 years?
ZIP 24986 premiums spanned $1,930 to $2,031 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,992. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 24986 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 24986 has an average premium of $1,930/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 65% above the state average, ranking #2 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.