ZIP 26101 · Wood County

Parkersburg, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26101, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

62.1%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#399 of 453
West Virginia rank
392
Policies

The verdict

Parkersburg, WV (ZIP 26101) averages $1,025/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,025
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-2.8%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,025/yr
-2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.25%
Avg severity: $19,572
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
+21.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) at $1,025 per year for 2022 across approximately 392 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #399 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Ridgeley (ZIP 26753) at $1,027, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26101. 3.25% of policies in ZIP 26101 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,572. 0.89% of ZIP 26101 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 21.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26101 costs have fallen 2.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,025 to a high of $1,066, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 26101 Compares

vs National Average
$1,025 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,025 vs $1,167
12% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26101, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070 20182019202020212022 $1,025
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26101.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,054 -
2019 $1,066 +1.1%
2020 $1,042 -2.3%
2021 $1,038 -0.3%
2022 $1,025 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,045
Premium Range
$1,025 - $1,066
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26101

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 26101?
ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,025 per year, #399 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Parkersburg, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26101: a claims frequency of 3.25%, a loss ratio of 62.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.89%, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26101 compared to the national average?
At $1,025/yr, ZIP 26101 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26101?
Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 26101 in West Virginia, a rise of 21.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26101 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26101 have ranged from $1,025 to $1,066, with a 5-year average of $1,045. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 26101 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26101 runs 12% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,025/yr), ranking #399 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.