ZIP 25414 · Jefferson County

Charles Town, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25414, Charles Town, West Virginia.

44.6%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 453
West Virginia rank
120
Policies

The verdict

At $1,482/yr, Charles Town, WV (ZIP 25414) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,482
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+7.2%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,482/yr
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $19,241
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
+10.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV)

ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,482 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 120 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 45th national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 27% above, ranking #12 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Harpers Ferry (ZIP 25425) at $1,479, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 25414 is 44.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,241. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a rise of 10.9% 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 25414 costs have risen 7.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,382 to a high of $1,482, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 25414 Compares

vs National Average
$1,482 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,482 vs $1,167
27% above state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25414, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,482
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25414.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,382 -
2019 $1,426 +3.2%
2020 $1,459 +2.3%
2021 $1,471 +0.9%
2022 $1,482 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,444
Premium Range
$1,382 - $1,482
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25414

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 25414?
ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,482 per year as of 2022 (45th percentile, #12 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Charles Town, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25414: claims frequency (3.43%), loss ratio (44.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.77%), together placing this ZIP at the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25414 compared to the national average?
At $1,482/yr, ZIP 25414 runs 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25414?
ZIP 25414 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in West Virginia, a rise of 10.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25414 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25414 runs $1,382-$1,482 (5-year average $1,444). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 25414 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 25414 averages $1,482/yr, 27% above that figure, ranking #12 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.