ZIP 26134 · Pleasants County

Belmont, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26134, Belmont, West Virginia.

7.7%
Loss ratio
#450 of 453
West Virginia rank
162
Policies

The verdict

At $895/yr, Belmont, WV (ZIP 26134) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.

$895
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
-10.0%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$895/yr
-10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $3,265
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26134 (Belmont, WV)

ZIP 26134 (Belmont, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $895 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 162 reported policies. That is 50% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (below), ranking #450 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Beech Bottom (ZIP 26030) at $876, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26134 shows a 7.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,265.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26134 premiums fallen 10.0%, spanning $895 to $994 (five-year average: $936), an annualized rate of -2.6% 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 26134 Compares

vs National Average
$895 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$895 vs $1,167
23% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26134, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $895
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26134.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $994 -
2019 $952 -4.2%
2020 $920 -3.3%
2021 $921 +0.1%
2022 $895 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$936
Premium Range
$895 - $994
Annual Change Rate
-2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26134

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 26134?
ZIP 26134 (Belmont, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $895 per year, #450 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -10.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belmont, WV?
In ZIP 26134, insurers report a 7.7% loss ratio, a 2.11% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26134 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26134 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $895/yr average is 50% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26134?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 26134 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26134 over 5 years?
ZIP 26134 premiums spanned $895 to $994 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $936. The annualized change rate is -2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26134 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26134 runs 23% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $895/yr), ranking #450 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.