ZIP 25514 · Wayne County

Fort Gay, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25514, Fort Gay, West Virginia.

11.6%
Loss ratio
0.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#23 of 453
West Virginia rank
22
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 25514 (Fort Gay, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,398/yr, 39th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. norm.

$1,398
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
-13.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,398/yr
-13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.07%
Avg severity: $15,217
Nonrenewal Rate
0.21%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25514 (Fort Gay, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25514 (Fort Gay, WV) pay an average of $1,398 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25514 comes in 21% below, the 39th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 25514 is 20% above, ranking #23 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Holden (ZIP 25625) at $1,400, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25514. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,217. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.21%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25514 have fallen by 13.3%, ranging from $1,398 to $1,613 with a five-year average of $1,500, an annualized rate of -3.5% 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 25514 Compares

vs National Average
$1,398 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,398 vs $1,167
20% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25514, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,398
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25514.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,613 -
2019 $1,545 -4.2%
2020 $1,490 -3.5%
2021 $1,452 -2.6%
2022 $1,398 -3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,500
Premium Range
$1,398 - $1,613
Annual Change Rate
-3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25514

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 25514?
At the 39th percentile nationally, #23 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25514 (Fort Gay, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,398 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Gay, WV?
In ZIP 25514, insurers report a 11.6% loss ratio, a 1.07% claims frequency, and a 0.21% nonrenewal rate, the 39th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25514 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25514 lands in the 39th percentile: its $1,398/yr average is 21% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25514?
Insurers decline to renew 0.21% of policies in ZIP 25514 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25514 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25514 runs $1,398-$1,613 (5-year average $1,500). The annualized change rate is -3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 25514 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25514 has an average premium of $1,398/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 20% above the state average, ranking #23 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.