ZIP 26036 · Marshall County

Dallas, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26036, Dallas, West Virginia.

320.5%
Loss ratio
#19 of 453
West Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Dallas, WV (ZIP 26036) averages $1,406/yr for homeowners insurance, 21% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally.

$1,406
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,406/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
320.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.58%
Avg severity: $42,598
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26036 (Dallas, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26036 (Dallas, WV) at $1,406 per year for 2022 across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (above), ranking #19 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Rock Creek (ZIP 25174) at $1,401, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 320.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 26036. About 10.58% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $42,598.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26036 premiums risen 9.4%, spanning $1,226 to $1,406 (five-year average: $1,303), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 26036 Compares

vs National Average
$1,406 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,406 vs $1,167
20% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26036, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,406
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26036.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,285 -
2019 $1,226 -4.6%
2020 $1,286 +4.9%
2021 $1,313 +2.1%
2022 $1,406 +7.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,303
Premium Range
$1,226 - $1,406
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26036

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 26036?
ZIP 26036 (Dallas, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,406 per year as of 2022 (39th percentile, #19 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dallas, WV?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 26036: a claims frequency of 10.58% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (320.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26036 compared to the national average?
At $1,406/yr, ZIP 26036 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26036?
ZIP 26036 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26036 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26036 have ranged from $1,226 to $1,406, with a 5-year average of $1,303. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 26036 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26036 runs 20% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,406/yr), ranking #19 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.