ZIP 26104 · Wood County

Parkersburg, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26104, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

29.4%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#377 of 453
West Virginia rank
174
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Parkersburg, WV (ZIP 26104) runs $1,047/yr on average: the 11th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,047
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,047/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.71%
Avg severity: $8,280
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-13.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26104 (Parkersburg, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26104 (Parkersburg, WV) pay an average of $1,047 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 174 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 10% below that figure, ranking #377 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Tunnelton (ZIP 26444) at $1,047, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26104 is 29.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.71% of policies in ZIP 26104 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,280. Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 26104 at expiration, a drop of 13.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26104 premiums fallen 2.5%, spanning $1,047 to $1,074 (five-year average: $1,065), an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 26104 Compares

vs National Average
$1,047 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,047 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26104, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,047
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26104.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,074 -
2019 $1,073 -0.1%
2020 $1,070 -0.3%
2021 $1,060 -1.0%
2022 $1,047 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,065
Premium Range
$1,047 - $1,074
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26104

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 26104?
ZIP 26104 (Parkersburg, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,047 per year, #377 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Parkersburg, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26104: claims frequency (3.71%), loss ratio (29.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.51%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26104 compared to the national average?
At $1,047/yr, ZIP 26104 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26104?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 26104 in West Virginia, a drop of 13.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26104 over 5 years?
ZIP 26104 premiums spanned $1,047 to $1,074 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,065. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26104 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26104 averages $1,047/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #377 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.