ZIP 25526 · Putnam County

Hurricane, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25526, Hurricane, West Virginia.

33.1%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#48 of 453
West Virginia rank
92
Policies

The verdict

Hurricane, WV (ZIP 25526) averages $1,320/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally.

$1,320
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
-2.9%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,320/yr
-2.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.44%
Avg severity: $9,841
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-10.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25526 (Hurricane, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25526 (Hurricane, WV) runs $1,320 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 92 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25526 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (above), ranking #48 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Whitesville (ZIP 25209) at $1,320, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 4.44% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,841. Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 25526 at expiration, a drop of 10.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.9% through 2022, ranging $1,299 to $1,360 with a 5-year average of $1,328, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 25526 Compares

vs National Average
$1,320 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,320 vs $1,167
13% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25526, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,320
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,360 -
2019 $1,333 -2.0%
2020 $1,330 -0.3%
2021 $1,299 -2.3%
2022 $1,320 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,328
Premium Range
$1,299 - $1,360
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25526

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 25526?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 25526 (Hurricane, WV) averages $1,320 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #48 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hurricane, WV?
In ZIP 25526, insurers report a 33.1% loss ratio, a 4.44% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25526 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 25526 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,320/yr average is 26% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25526?
ZIP 25526 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in West Virginia, a drop of 10.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25526 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25526 runs $1,299-$1,360 (5-year average $1,328). The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 25526 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25526 runs 13% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,320/yr), ranking #48 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.