ZIP 25840 · Fayette County

Fayetteville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 25840, Fayetteville, West Virginia.

12.4%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#186 of 453
West Virginia rank
43
Policies

The verdict

At $1,184/yr, Fayetteville, WV (ZIP 25840) sits in the 22nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,184
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-5.3%
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)
$1,184/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)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 25840 (Fayetteville, WV) runs $1,184 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #186 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Sutton (ZIP 26601) at $1,184, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25840. 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.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.3% through 2022, ranging $1,184 to $1,251 with a 5-year average of $1,212, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 25840, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,184
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25840.
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)

What this means for ZIP 25840

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 25840?
ZIP 25840 (Fayetteville, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,184 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #186 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed -5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fayetteville, WV?
In ZIP 25840, insurers report a 12.4% loss ratio, a 2.05% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
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 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25840?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25840 is 0.85%, a rise of 29.6% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25840 over 5 years?
ZIP 25840 premiums spanned $1,184 to $1,251 across the 2018-2022 window, 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?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 25840 averages $1,184/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #186 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.