ZIP 25260 Insurance Data
Mason, West Virginia · Mason County · 222 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV)
ZIP 25260 (Mason, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,289 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations 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. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 10% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 25260 is 143.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,606.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25260 have risen by 11.5%, ranging from $1,156 to $1,289 with a five-year average of $1,195 — an annualized rate of +2.8% per year. 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
Premium History
| 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
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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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