ZIP 25420 · Berkeley County

Gerrardstown, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25420, Gerrardstown, West Virginia.

46.0%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#88 of 453
West Virginia rank
55
Policies

The verdict

Gerrardstown, WV (ZIP 25420) averages $1,269/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.

$1,269
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,269/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.08%
Avg severity: $11,487
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
+121.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25420 (Gerrardstown, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25420 (Gerrardstown, WV) runs $1,269 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 55 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 25420 in the 29th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 9% above that figure, ranking #88 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Camp Creek (ZIP 25820) at $1,270, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 46.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.08%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,487. 0.69% of ZIP 25420 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 121.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25420 premiums fallen 0.5%, spanning $1,229 to $1,285 (five-year average: $1,258), an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 25420 Compares

vs National Average
$1,269 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,269 vs $1,167
9% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25420, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,269
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25420.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,275 -
2019 $1,285 +0.7%
2020 $1,232 -4.1%
2021 $1,229 -0.2%
2022 $1,269 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,258
Premium Range
$1,229 - $1,285
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25420

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 25420?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 25420 (Gerrardstown, WV) averages $1,269 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #88 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gerrardstown, WV?
In ZIP 25420, insurers report a 46.0% loss ratio, a 5.08% claims frequency, and a 0.69% nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25420 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25420 premiums of $1,269/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25420?
Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 25420 in West Virginia, a rise of 121.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25420 over 5 years?
ZIP 25420 premiums spanned $1,229 to $1,285 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,258. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 25420 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25420 runs 9% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,269/yr), ranking #88 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.