ZIP 26134 Insurance Data

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 2th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 23% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26134 is 7.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,265.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26134 have fallen by 10.0%, ranging from $895 to $994 with a five-year average of $936 — an annualized rate of -2.6% per year. 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.