ZIP 25109 · Putnam County

Hometown, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25109, Hometown, West Virginia.

17.2%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#441 of 453
West Virginia rank
328
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hometown, WV (ZIP 25109) runs $961/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. average.

$961
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$961/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.65%
Avg severity: $6,222
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25109 (Hometown, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25109 (Hometown, WV) pay an average of $961 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 328 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25109 is 18% below, ranking #441 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Lynco (ZIP 24857) at $962, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 25109 shows a 17.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,222. Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 25109 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25109 have fallen by 0.9%, ranging from $961 to $1,085 with a five-year average of $1,008, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 25109 Compares

vs National Average
$961 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$961 vs $1,167
18% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25109, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $961
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25109.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $970 -
2019 $1,028 +6.0%
2020 $1,085 +5.6%
2021 $996 -8.2%
2022 $961 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,008
Premium Range
$961 - $1,085
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25109

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 25109?
At just the 5th national percentile, #441 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 25109 (Hometown, WV) pay a comparatively low $961 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hometown, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 25109: a claims frequency of 2.65%, a loss ratio of 17.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.88%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25109 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25109 lands in the 5th percentile: its $961/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25109?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 25109 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25109 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 25109 have ranged from $961 to $1,085, with a 5-year average of $1,008. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 25109 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 25109 averages $961/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #441 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.