ZIP 25840 Insurance Data

Fayetteville, West Virginia · Fayette County · 43 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,184/yr
-5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $7,179
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+29.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25840 (Fayetteville, WV)

ZIP 25840 (Fayetteville, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,184 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 1% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 25840 is 12.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,179. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.85% in this ZIP, a rise of 29.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 25840 have fallen by 5.3%, ranging from $1,184 to $1,251 with a five-year average of $1,212 — an annualized rate of -1.4% per year. 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 25840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,184 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,184 vs $1,167
1% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,251
2019 $1,236 -1.2%
2020 $1,199 -3.0%
2021 $1,191 -0.7%
2022 $1,184 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,212
Premium Range
$1,184 - $1,251
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 25840?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 25840 (Fayetteville, WV) is $1,184 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fayetteville, WV?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.05% in this ZIP), loss ratio (12.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.85%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25840 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25840 premiums of $1,184/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25840?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25840 is 0.85%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +29.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25840 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 25840 have ranged from $1,184 to $1,251, with a 5-year average of $1,212. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 25840 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25840 has an average premium of $1,184/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average.

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