ZIP 25081 · Boone County

Foster, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 25081, Foster, West Virginia averages $1,363/yr.

0.2%
Loss ratio
#36 of 453
West Virginia rank
34
Policies

The verdict

At $1,363/yr, Foster, WV (ZIP 25081) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,363
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-9.7%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
25081 - Foster, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,363/yr
Avg premium, 64th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.4
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
13.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 25081's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,363 Lower than most lower than 64% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,363/yr
Near-median premium
-9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.45%
Avg severity: $532
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25081 (Foster, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25081 (Foster, WV) pay an average of $1,363 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 34 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 25081 in the 36th percentile, 23% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (above), ranking #36 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Horner (ZIP 26372) at $1,364, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 0.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25081. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 0.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $532.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25081 premiums fallen 9.7%, spanning $1,363 to $1,555 (five-year average: $1,480), an annualized rate of -2.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Boone County in the upper risk band at 69.4 (Relatively Low): national 69th percentile, #14/55 inside West Virginia, and 41% above the 49.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 85.8 · Community Resilience 13.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 25081 Compares

vs National Average
$1,363 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,363 vs $1,167
17% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25081, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,363
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25081.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,510 -
2019 $1,539 +1.9%
2020 $1,555 +1.1%
2021 $1,435 -7.7%
2022 $1,363 -5.0%

Cost relief window in ZIP 25081, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,480
Premium Range
$1,363 - $1,555
Annual Change Rate
-2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Boone County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 25081 via FIPS 54005. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.4
Relatively Low · 69th national percentile
In-state county rank
#14
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $385,851

Social Vulnerability Index 85.8 · Community Resilience 13.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Boone County)

ZIP 25081's county NRI is 69.4 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,363/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 25081?
ZIP 25081 (Foster, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,363 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #36 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed -9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Foster, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 25081: a claims frequency of 0.45%, a loss ratio of 0.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25081 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25081 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,363/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25081?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25081 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25081 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25081 runs $1,363-$1,555 (5-year average $1,480). The annualized change rate is -2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 25081 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 25081 averages $1,363/yr, 17% above that figure, ranking #36 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 25081?
County NRI 69.4 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 25081 via Boone County FIPS 54005. In-state rank #14 of 55; national percentile 69th; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 25081

This ZIP's premiums run at the 36th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.