ZIP 25521 · Lincoln County

Griffithsville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25521, Griffithsville, West Virginia.

8.2%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#123 of 453
West Virginia rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Griffithsville, WV (ZIP 25521) runs $1,236/yr on average: the 26th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,236
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
-19.2%
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)
$1,236/yr
-19.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.89%
Avg severity: $5,375
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-14.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25521 (Griffithsville, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25521 (Griffithsville, WV) runs $1,236 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 25521 in the 26th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (above), ranking #123 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is South Charleston (ZIP 25309) at $1,235, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25521. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,375. 0.94% of ZIP 25521 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25521 have fallen by 19.2%, ranging from $1,236 to $1,529 with a five-year average of $1,365, an annualized rate of -5.2% 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 25521 Compares

vs National Average
$1,236 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,236 vs $1,167
6% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25521, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,236
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,529 -
2019 $1,429 -6.5%
2020 $1,334 -6.7%
2021 $1,298 -2.7%
2022 $1,236 -4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,365
Premium Range
$1,236 - $1,529
Annual Change Rate
-5.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25521

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 25521?
At the 26th percentile nationally, #123 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25521 (Griffithsville, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,236 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -19.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Griffithsville, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 25521: a claims frequency of 1.89%, a loss ratio of 8.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25521 compared to the national average?
At $1,236/yr, ZIP 25521 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25521?
ZIP 25521 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in West Virginia, a drop of 14.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25521 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25521 runs $1,236-$1,529 (5-year average $1,365). The annualized change rate is -5.2% per year.
How does ZIP 25521 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25521 has an average premium of $1,236/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #123 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.