ZIP 25434 · Hampshire County

Paw Paw, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25434, Paw Paw, West Virginia.

74.8%
Loss ratio
0.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#127 of 453
West Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Paw Paw, WV (ZIP 25434) runs $1,234/yr on average: the 26th percentile nationally and 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,234
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,234/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.03%
Avg severity: $45,519
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25434 (Paw Paw, WV)

ZIP 25434 (Paw Paw, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,234 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 31% below that mark and lands in the 26th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #127 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Great Cacapon (ZIP 25422) at $1,234, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 74.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25434. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.03%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,519. 0.20% of ZIP 25434 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 25434 premiums risen 0.5%, spanning $1,213 to $1,249 (five-year average: $1,228), 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 25434 Compares

vs National Average
$1,234 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,234 vs $1,167
6% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25434, 2018–2022

$1,210$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,234
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,228 -
2019 $1,213 -1.3%
2020 $1,214 +0.1%
2021 $1,249 +2.9%
2022 $1,234 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,213 - $1,249
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25434

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 25434?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 25434 (Paw Paw, WV) averages $1,234 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #127 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paw Paw, WV?
In ZIP 25434, insurers report a 74.8% loss ratio, a 2.03% claims frequency, and a 0.20% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25434 compared to the national average?
At $1,234/yr, ZIP 25434 runs 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25434?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25434 is 0.20% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25434 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25434 runs $1,213-$1,249 (5-year average $1,228). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 25434 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25434 runs 6% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,234/yr), ranking #127 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.