ZIP 25506 · Lincoln County

Branchland, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25506, Branchland, West Virginia.

66.2%
Loss ratio
2.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#96 of 453
West Virginia rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $1,257/yr, Branchland, WV (ZIP 25506) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,257
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-14.8%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,257/yr
-14.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.75%
Avg severity: $47,439
Nonrenewal Rate
2.01%
+210.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25506 (Branchland, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25506 (Branchland, WV) runs $1,257 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #96 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Crum (ZIP 25669) at $1,256, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 25506 shows a 66.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $47,439. Insurers decline to renew 2.01% of policies in ZIP 25506 at expiration, a rise of 210.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25506 have fallen by 14.8%, ranging from $1,247 to $1,475 with a five-year average of $1,358, an annualized rate of -3.9% 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 25506 Compares

vs National Average
$1,257 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,257 vs $1,167
8% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25506, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,257
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25506.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,475 -
2019 $1,436 -2.6%
2020 $1,374 -4.3%
2021 $1,247 -9.2%
2022 $1,257 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,358
Premium Range
$1,247 - $1,475
Annual Change Rate
-3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25506

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 25506?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #96 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25506 (Branchland, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,257 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -14.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Branchland, WV?
In ZIP 25506, insurers report a 66.2% loss ratio, a 1.75% claims frequency, and a 2.01% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25506 compared to the national average?
At $1,257/yr, ZIP 25506 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25506?
ZIP 25506 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.01% in West Virginia, a rise of 210.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25506 over 5 years?
ZIP 25506 premiums spanned $1,247 to $1,475 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,358. The annualized change rate is -3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 25506 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25506 has an average premium of $1,257/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #96 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.