ZIP 26030 · Brooke County

Beech Bottom, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26030, Beech Bottom, West Virginia averages $876/yr.

39.7%
Loss ratio
#451 of 453
West Virginia rank
237
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Beech Bottom, WV (ZIP 26030) runs $876/yr on average: the 2nd percentile nationally and 51% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$876
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-16.6%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
26030 - Beech Bottom, 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 A+
$876/yr
Avg premium, 98th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
54.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
57.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26030's premium sits nationally

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

$876 Among the lowest lower than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$876/yr
Below-median premium
-16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.7%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.82%
Avg severity: $12,363
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26030 (Beech Bottom, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26030 (Beech Bottom, WV) pay an average of $876 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 237 reported policies. That is 51% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26030 is 25% below, ranking #451 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Reader (ZIP 26167) at $868, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 39.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26030. 2.82% of policies in ZIP 26030 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,363.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26030 premiums fallen 16.6%, spanning $876 to $1,050 (five-year average: $986), an annualized rate of -4.4% per year.

For ZIP 26030, county-level FEMA NRI is 54.2 in Brooke - middle of the national distribution (54th percentile) and #26 among 55 West Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 85.7 · Community Resilience 57.1.

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 26030 Compares

vs National Average
$876 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$876 vs $1,167
25% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26030, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $876
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26030.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,050 -
2019 $1,020 -2.9%
2020 $1,033 +1.3%
2021 $952 -7.9%
2022 $876 -8.0%

Softening premium path for ZIP 26030 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$986
Premium Range
$876 - $1,050
Annual Change Rate
-4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Similar ZIP Codes in West Virginia

These West Virginia ZIP codes carry similar average premiums to 26030.

One of 452 ZIP codes with premium data in West Virginia, 9 are shown here.

FEMA NRI context for Brooke County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26030 via FIPS 54009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
54.2
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#26
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $229,193

Social Vulnerability Index 85.7 · Community Resilience 57.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 26030 in Brooke County (NRI 54.2, hazard Strong Wind), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($876/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 26030?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #451 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26030 (Beech Bottom, WV) pay a comparatively low $876 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Beech Bottom, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26030: claims frequency (2.82%), loss ratio (39.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26030 compared to the national average?
At $876/yr, ZIP 26030 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26030?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 26030 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26030 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26030 have ranged from $876 to $1,050, with a 5-year average of $986. The annualized change rate is -4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26030 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26030 runs 25% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $876/yr), ranking #451 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26030?
Brooke County scores 54.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 54th percentile nationally and #26 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 26030

This ZIP's premiums run at the 2nd 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.