ZIP 25506 · Lincoln County

Branchland, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 25506, Branchland, West Virginia averages $1,257/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Branchland, WV (ZIP 25506) ranks #18,479 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,257/yr) but #2,803 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.01%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,257
Avg premium (2022)
#18,479
of 25,593 on premium
#2,803
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
28th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
39/100
25506 - Branchland, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,257/yr
Avg premium, 72nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
59.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
15.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 25506's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,257 Lower than most lower than 72% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 25506. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in West Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 25506; crosshairs: West Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$887.9$1160.7$1433.6$1706.4$1979.20.1%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 26159 · Paden City $937/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25161 · Powellton $968/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 26362 · Harrisville $984/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 25962 · Rainelle $997/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 26726 · Keyser $1,012/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 26101 · Parkersburg $1,025/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 24970 · Ronceverte $1,031/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 25011 · Bancroft $1,042/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 26444 · Tunnelton $1,047/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26293 · Valley Bend $1,056/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 26062 · Weirton $1,066/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 25086 · Glasgow $1,069/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 26591 · Worthington $1,075/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 26501 · Morgantown $1,081/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 26836 · Moorefield $1,086/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 25015 · Belle $1,091/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25315 · Charleston $1,095/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 25031 · Boomer $1,098/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 26847 · Petersburg $1,106/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26575 · Hundred $1,107/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 25823 · Coal City $1,109/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 25007 · Arnett $1,116/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 26253 · Beverly $1,123/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 25303 · South Charleston $1,134/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26278 · Mabie $1,140/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 25276 · Spencer $1,146/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 25979 · Pipestem $1,153/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25801 · Beckley $1,160/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 26033 · Cameron $1,175/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 26764 · Terra Alta $1,184/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 25419 · Falling Waters $1,192/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25286 · Walton $1,199/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 26283 · Montrose $1,204/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 24901 · Lewisburg $1,211/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 25635 · Man $1,220/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26059 · Triadelphia $1,227/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 25309 · South Charleston $1,235/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25678 · Matewan $1,241/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 25444 · Slanesville $1,243/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25506 · Branchland (this ZIP) $1,257/yr · 2.01%
  • ZIP 25213 · Winfield $1,278/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 25617 · Davin $1,296/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 25628 · Kistler $1,313/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 26711 · Capon Bridge $1,338/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 25621 · Gilbert $1,371/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 25140 · Naoma $1,397/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 25430 · Kearneysville $1,440/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25832 · Daniels $1,553/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 24986 · White Sulphur Springs $1,930/yr · 0.51%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,257/yr
Below-median premium
-14.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.75%
Avg severity: $47,439
Nonrenewal Rate
2.01%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Lincoln County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 59.7 (Relatively Low), the 60th national percentile and #19 of 55 West Virginia counties (21% above the 49.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Heat Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 76.1 · Community Resilience 15.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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%

Cost relief window in ZIP 25506, 2018-2022

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)

FEMA NRI context for Lincoln County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 25506 via FIPS 54043. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
59.7
Relatively Low · 60th national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $763,614

Social Vulnerability Index 76.1 · Community Resilience 15.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 25506

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 25506 in Lincoln County (NRI 59.7, hazard Heat Wave), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,257/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.01% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 25506?
County NRI 59.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 25506 via Lincoln County FIPS 54043. In-state rank #19 of 55; national percentile 60th; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 25506

This ZIP's premiums run at the 28th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.