ZIP 25430 · Jefferson County
Kearneysville, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25430, Kearneysville, West Virginia.
- 54.1%
- Loss ratio
- 0.59%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #15 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 65
- Policies
The verdict
Kearneysville, WV (ZIP 25430) averages $1,440/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.
- $1,440
- Avg premium (2022)
- -19%
- vs U.S. average
- +0.8%
- since 2018
- 42nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 25430 (Kearneysville, WV)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25430 (Kearneysville, WV) runs $1,440 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 65 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 23% above, ranking #15 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Spanishburg (ZIP 25922) at $1,437, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 54.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25430. 3.11% of policies in ZIP 25430 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,044. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.59% in this ZIP, a drop of 24.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25430 costs have risen 0.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,405 to a high of $1,440, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 25430 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 25430, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,429 | - |
| 2019 | $1,431 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,420 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,405 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | $1,440 | +2.5% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 25430
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 25430 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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