ZIP 25286 · Roane County

Walton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25286, Walton, West Virginia.

22.4%
Loss ratio
1.12%
Nonrenewal rate
#168 of 453
West Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,199/yr, Walton, WV (ZIP 25286) sits in the 23rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,199
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-20.8%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,199/yr
-20.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.37%
Avg severity: $7,958
Nonrenewal Rate
1.12%
+69.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25286 (Walton, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25286 (Walton, WV) pay an average of $1,199 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 32% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #168 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Lansing (ZIP 25862) at $1,199, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25286. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,958. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.12%, a rise of 69.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25286 costs have fallen 20.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,199 to a high of $1,514, an annualized rate of -5.7% 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 25286 Compares

vs National Average
$1,199 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,199 vs $1,167
3% above state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25286, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,199
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25286.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,514 -
2019 $1,330 -12.1%
2020 $1,240 -6.8%
2021 $1,232 -0.7%
2022 $1,199 -2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,303
Premium Range
$1,199 - $1,514
Annual Change Rate
-5.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25286

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 25286?
At the 23rd percentile nationally, #168 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25286 (Walton, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,199 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -20.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walton, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25286: claims frequency (3.37%), loss ratio (22.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.12%), together placing this ZIP at the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25286 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25286 premiums of $1,199/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25286?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25286 is 1.12%, a rise of 69.7% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25286 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 25286 have ranged from $1,199 to $1,514, with a 5-year average of $1,303. The annualized change rate is -5.7% per year.
How does ZIP 25286 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25286 runs 3% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,199/yr), ranking #168 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.