ZIP 26050 · Hancock County

Newell, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26050, Newell, West Virginia.

139.2%
Loss ratio
#261 of 453
West Virginia rank
209
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Newell, WV (ZIP 26050) runs $1,120/yr on average: the 17th percentile nationally and 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,120
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-4.4%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,120/yr
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
139.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.43%
Avg severity: $45,469
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26050 (Newell, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26050 (Newell, WV) runs $1,120 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 209 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #261 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Maysville (ZIP 26833) at $1,120, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 139.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 3.43% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $45,469.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.4% through 2022, ranging $1,079 to $1,171 with a 5-year average of $1,122, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 26050 Compares

vs National Average
$1,120 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,120 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26050, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,120
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26050.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,171 -
2019 $1,105 -5.7%
2020 $1,137 +2.9%
2021 $1,079 -5.1%
2022 $1,120 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,122
Premium Range
$1,079 - $1,171
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26050

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

  • Compare ZIP 26050 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 26050?
At just the 17th national percentile, #261 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26050 (Newell, WV) pay a comparatively low $1,120 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newell, WV?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 26050: a claims frequency of 3.43% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (139.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26050 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26050 premiums of $1,120/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26050?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26050 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26050 over 5 years?
ZIP 26050 premiums spanned $1,079 to $1,171 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,122. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 26050 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26050 runs 4% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,120/yr), ranking #261 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.