ZIP 25159 · Putnam County

Poca, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25159, Poca, West Virginia.

17.4%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#283 of 453
West Virginia rank
56
Policies

The verdict

At $1,108/yr, Poca, WV (ZIP 25159) sits in the 16th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,108
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,108/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.37%
Avg severity: $8,107
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-21.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25159 (Poca, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 25159 (Poca, WV) at $1,108 per year for 2022 across approximately 56 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25159 comes in 38% below, the 16th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #283 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Burnsville (ZIP 26335) at $1,108, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25159. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,107. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.52% in this ZIP, a drop of 21.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25159 premiums fallen 1.4%, spanning $1,095 to $1,124 (five-year average: $1,108), an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 25159 Compares

vs National Average
$1,108 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,108 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25159, 2018–2022

$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130 20182019202020212022 $1,108
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25159.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,124 -
2019 $1,116 -0.6%
2020 $1,098 -1.7%
2021 $1,095 -0.2%
2022 $1,108 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,108
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,124
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25159

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 25159?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 25159 (Poca, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,108 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #283 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poca, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 25159: a claims frequency of 2.37%, a loss ratio of 17.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25159 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25159 premiums of $1,108/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25159?
ZIP 25159 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in West Virginia, a drop of 21.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25159 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25159 runs $1,095-$1,124 (5-year average $1,108). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 25159 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25159 runs 5% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,108/yr), ranking #283 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.