ZIP 26041 · Marshall County

Moundsville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26041, Moundsville, West Virginia.

37.0%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#420 of 453
West Virginia rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Moundsville, WV (ZIP 26041) averages $989/yr for homeowners insurance, 44% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally.

$989
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-5.5%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$989/yr
-5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.92%
Avg severity: $12,515
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-1.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26041 (Moundsville, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26041 (Moundsville, WV) at $989 per year for 2022 across approximately 101 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26041 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #420 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Hambleton (ZIP 26269) at $989, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,515. 0.72% of ZIP 26041 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 1.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26041 premiums fallen 5.5%, spanning $989 to $1,046 (five-year average: $1,024), 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 26041 Compares

vs National Average
$989 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$989 vs $1,167
15% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26041, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $989
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26041.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,046 -
2019 $1,039 -0.7%
2020 $1,025 -1.3%
2021 $1,021 -0.4%
2022 $989 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,024
Premium Range
$989 - $1,046
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26041

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 26041?
At just the 7th national percentile, #420 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26041 (Moundsville, WV) pay a comparatively low $989 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Moundsville, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26041: a claims frequency of 2.92%, a loss ratio of 37.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26041 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26041 lands in the 7th percentile: its $989/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26041?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 26041 in West Virginia, a drop of 1.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26041 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26041 have ranged from $989 to $1,046, with a 5-year average of $1,024. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26041 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26041 has an average premium of $989/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #420 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.