ZIP 25841 · Mercer County

Flat Top, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 25841, Flat Top, West Virginia averages $1,274/yr.

78.5%
Loss ratio
#86 of 453
West Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Flat Top, WV (ZIP 25841) averages $1,274/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.

$1,274
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-13.6%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
49/100
25841 - Flat Top, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,274/yr
Avg premium, 71st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
35.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 25841's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,274 Lower than most lower than 71% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,274/yr
Below-median premium
-13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.03%
Avg severity: $24,790
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 25841 (Flat Top, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 25841 (Flat Top, WV) pay an average of $1,274 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 25841 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 9% above that figure, ranking #86 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Peytona (ZIP 25154) at $1,274, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 78.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 25841. 4.03% of policies in ZIP 25841 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,790.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 25841 costs have fallen 13.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,274 to a high of $1,474, an annualized rate of -3.6% per year.

Mercer County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 65.2 (Relatively Low), the 65th national percentile and #18 of 55 West Virginia counties (33% above the 49.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 75.7 · Community Resilience 35.6. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 25841 Compares

vs National Average
$1,274 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,274 vs $1,167
9% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 25841, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,274
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 25841.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,474 -
2019 $1,389 -5.8%
2020 $1,316 -5.2%
2021 $1,297 -1.5%
2022 $1,274 -1.8%

Cost relief window in ZIP 25841, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,350
Premium Range
$1,274 - $1,474
Annual Change Rate
-3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Mercer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 25841 via FIPS 54055. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.2
Relatively Low · 65th national percentile
In-state county rank
#18
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,866,342

Social Vulnerability Index 75.7 · Community Resilience 35.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 25841 (outside West Virginia)

ZIP 25841's county NRI is 65.2 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,274/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 25841?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #86 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 25841 (Flat Top, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,274 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Flat Top, WV?
In ZIP 25841, insurers report a 78.5% loss ratio, a 4.03% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 25841 compared to the national average?
ZIP 25841 premiums of $1,274/yr are 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 25841?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 25841 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 25841 over 5 years?
ZIP 25841 premiums spanned $1,274 to $1,474 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,350. The annualized change rate is -3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 25841 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 25841 runs 9% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,274/yr), ranking #86 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 25841?
County NRI 65.2 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 25841 via Mercer County FIPS 54055. In-state rank #18 of 55; national percentile 65th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 25841

This ZIP's premiums run at the 29th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.