ZIP 25541 · Cabell County
Milton, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25541, Milton, West Virginia.
- 71.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.54%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #104 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 51
- Policies
The verdict
Milton, WV (ZIP 25541) averages $1,247/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally.
- $1,247
- Avg premium (2022)
- -30%
- vs U.S. average
- -0.5%
- since 2018
- 27th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 25541 (Milton, WV)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 25541 (Milton, WV) at $1,247 per year for 2022 across approximately 51 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #104 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Given (ZIP 25245) at $1,248, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 71.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.34%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,477. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.54%, a drop of 23.5% over the past five years, 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 25541 have fallen by 0.5%, ranging from $1,224 to $1,253 with a five-year average of $1,240, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 25541 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 25541, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,253 | - |
| 2019 | $1,246 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | $1,224 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | $1,227 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $1,247 | +1.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 25541
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 25541 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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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