ZIP 25839 · Raleigh County

Fairdale, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25839, Fairdale, West Virginia.

25.4%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 453
West Virginia rank
79
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 25839 (Fairdale, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,191/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,191
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-13.3%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,191/yr
-13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $12,091
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-5.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25839 (Fairdale, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 25839 (Fairdale, WV) at $1,191 per year for 2022 across approximately 79 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25839 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 2% above that figure, ranking #180 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Falling Waters (ZIP 25419) at $1,192, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,091. Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 25839 at expiration, a drop of 5.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25839 costs have fallen 13.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,191 to a high of $1,375, 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 25839 Compares

vs National Average
$1,191 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,191 vs $1,167
2% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25839, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,191
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25839.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,375 -
2019 $1,312 -4.6%
2020 $1,261 -3.9%
2021 $1,228 -2.6%
2022 $1,191 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,273
Premium Range
$1,191 - $1,375
Annual Change Rate
-3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 25839

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 25839?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #180 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25839 (Fairdale, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,191 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairdale, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 25839: claims frequency (2.50%), loss ratio (25.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25839 compared to the national average?
At $1,191/yr, ZIP 25839 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25839?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 25839 in West Virginia, a drop of 5.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25839 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 25839 runs $1,191-$1,375 (5-year average $1,273). The annualized change rate is -3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 25839 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25839 has an average premium of $1,191/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #180 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.