ZIP 25003 · Lincoln County

Alum Creek, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25003, Alum Creek, West Virginia.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#138 of 453
West Virginia rank
30
Policies

The verdict

At $1,224/yr, Alum Creek, WV (ZIP 25003) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,224
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
-5.0%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,224/yr
-5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $8,415
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
+262.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25003 (Alum Creek, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25003 (Alum Creek, WV) pay an average of $1,224 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 30 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 25003 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25003 is 5% above, ranking #138 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Clay (ZIP 25043) at $1,224, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 25003 shows a 19.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,415. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP, a rise of 262.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25003 costs have fallen 5.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,223 to a high of $1,305, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 25003 Compares

vs National Average
$1,224 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,224 vs $1,167
5% above state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25003, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,224
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25003.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,288 -
2019 $1,305 +1.3%
2020 $1,223 -6.3%
2021 $1,238 +1.3%
2022 $1,224 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,256
Premium Range
$1,223 - $1,305
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25003

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 25003?
At the 25th percentile nationally, #138 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25003 (Alum Creek, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,224 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alum Creek, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 25003: a claims frequency of 2.86%, a loss ratio of 19.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25003 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25003 premiums of $1,224/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25003?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25003 is 0.95%, a rise of 262.8% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25003 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25003 runs $1,223-$1,305 (5-year average $1,256). The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 25003 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25003 runs 5% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,224/yr), ranking #138 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.