ZIP 25523 · Lincoln County
Hamlin, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25523, Hamlin, West Virginia.
- 123.1%
- Loss ratio
- #141 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 24
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,221/yr, Hamlin, WV (ZIP 25523) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.
- $1,221
- Avg premium (2022)
- -31%
- vs U.S. average
- -4.9%
- since 2018
- 25th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 25523 (Hamlin, WV)
Homeowners in ZIP 25523 (Hamlin, WV) pay an average of $1,221 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25523 comes in 31% below, the 25th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #141 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Seth (ZIP 25181) at $1,222, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 25523 is 123.1%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 3.46% of policies in ZIP 25523 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,474.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25523 have fallen by 4.9%, ranging from $1,167 to $1,291 with a five-year average of $1,243, an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 25523 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 25523, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,284 | - |
| 2019 | $1,291 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | $1,250 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | $1,167 | -6.6% |
| 2022 | $1,221 | +4.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 25523
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 25523 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how West Virginia compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. West Virginia overview
- Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide
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
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