ZIP 25401 · Berkeley County

Martinsburg, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25401, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

36.5%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#269 of 453
West Virginia rank
957
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,116/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
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)
$1,116/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $9,333
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+245.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) runs $1,116 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 957 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 25401 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #269 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Grantsville (ZIP 26147) at $1,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 36.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25401. 4.36% of policies in ZIP 25401 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,333. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 25401 at expiration, a rise of 245.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25401 premiums fallen 1.1%, spanning $1,095 to $1,128 (five-year average: $1,112), 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 25401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,116 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,116 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25401, 2018–2022

$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130 20182019202020212022 $1,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,128 -
2019 $1,120 -0.7%
2020 $1,099 -1.9%
2021 $1,095 -0.3%
2022 $1,116 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,112
Premium Range
$1,095 - $1,128
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25401

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 25401?
At just the 16th national percentile, #269 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) pay a comparatively low $1,116 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Martinsburg, WV?
In ZIP 25401, insurers report a 36.5% loss ratio, a 4.36% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25401 compared to the national average?
At $1,116/yr, ZIP 25401 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25401?
ZIP 25401 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in West Virginia, a rise of 245.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25401 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25401 runs $1,095-$1,128 (5-year average $1,112). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 25401 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25401 runs 4% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,116/yr), ranking #269 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.