ZIP 25260 · Mason County

Mason, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25260, Mason, West Virginia.

143.8%
Loss ratio
#71 of 453
West Virginia rank
222
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,289/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,289
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,289/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
143.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.48%
Avg severity: $28,606
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV) at $1,289 per year for 2022 across approximately 222 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25260 is 10% above, ranking #71 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Rio (ZIP 26755) at $1,289, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 143.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 25260. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,606.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.5% through 2022, ranging $1,156 to $1,289 with a 5-year average of $1,195, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 25260 Compares

vs National Average
$1,289 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,289 vs $1,167
10% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25260, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,289
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,156 -
2019 $1,159 +0.2%
2020 $1,194 +3.0%
2021 $1,175 -1.6%
2022 $1,289 +9.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,195
Premium Range
$1,156 - $1,289
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25260

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 25260 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 25260?
ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,289 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #71 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mason, WV?
ZIP 25260 is running a loss ratio above 100% (143.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 6.48% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25260 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25260 premiums of $1,289/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25260 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25260 over 5 years?
ZIP 25260 premiums spanned $1,156 to $1,289 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,195. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 25260 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25260 has an average premium of $1,289/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 10% above the state average, ranking #71 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.