ZIP 25071 · Kanawha County
Elkview, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25071, Elkview, West Virginia.
- 93.9%
- Loss ratio
- 0.64%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #214 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 43
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Elkview, WV (ZIP 25071) runs $1,156/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.
- $1,156
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- -7.6%
- since 2018
- 20th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 25071 (Elkview, WV)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25071 (Elkview, WV) runs $1,156 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 43 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25071 comes in 35% below, the 20th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25071 is 1% below, ranking #214 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Philippi (ZIP 26416) at $1,155, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 25071 is 93.9%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 5.40% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,113. 0.64% of ZIP 25071 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 5.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25071 premiums fallen 7.6%, spanning $1,156 to $1,250 (five-year average: $1,195), an annualized rate of -1.9% 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 25071 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 25071, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,250 | - |
| 2019 | $1,229 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | $1,162 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | $1,175 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $1,156 | -1.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 25071
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 25071 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how West Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. West Virginia overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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