ZIP 25040 · Fayette County

Charlton Heights, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25040, Charlton Heights, West Virginia.

8.9%
Loss ratio
#389 of 453
West Virginia rank
400
Policies

The verdict

Charlton Heights, WV (ZIP 25040) averages $1,036/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,036
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-5.1%
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)
$1,036/yr
-5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.10%
Avg severity: $2,984
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25040 (Charlton Heights, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25040 (Charlton Heights, WV) runs $1,036 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 400 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 25040 is 11% below, ranking #389 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Elk Garden (ZIP 26717) at $1,036, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25040. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,984.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.1% through 2022, ranging $1,036 to $1,102 with a 5-year average of $1,076, 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 25040 Compares

vs National Average
$1,036 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,036 vs $1,167
11% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25040, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,036
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25040.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,092 -
2019 $1,070 -2.0%
2020 $1,102 +3.0%
2021 $1,078 -2.1%
2022 $1,036 -3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,076
Premium Range
$1,036 - $1,102
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25040

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 25040?
ZIP 25040 (Charlton Heights, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,036 per year, #389 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charlton Heights, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25040: claims frequency (3.10%), loss ratio (8.9%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25040 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25040 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,036/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25040?
ZIP 25040 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25040 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25040 runs $1,036-$1,102 (5-year average $1,076). The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 25040 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 25040 averages $1,036/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #389 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.