ZIP 26134 · Pleasants County

Belmont, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26134, Belmont, West Virginia averages $895/yr.

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. ZIP-code average.

$895
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. ZIP-code 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.

Insurance Livability Score

A-
PlainInsure Livability Score
83/100
26134 - Belmont, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$895/yr
Avg premium, 98th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
20.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
67.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26134's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$895 Among the lowest lower than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$895/yr
Below-median premium
-10.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
7.7%
Below-median loss ratio
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.

Pleasants County's FEMA NRI score is 20.3 (Very Low), only the 20th national percentile and #49 of 55 West Virginia counties - 59% below the state mean 49.2. Leading mapped hazard remains Lightning. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 76.3 · Community Resilience 67.3. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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%

Cost relief window in ZIP 26134, 2018-2022

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

Lower FEMA NRI in Pleasants County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26134 via FIPS 54073. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
20.3
Very Low · 20th national percentile
In-state county rank
#49
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Lightning
Expected annual loss $85,587

Social Vulnerability Index 76.3 · Community Resilience 67.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside West Virginia for ZIP 26134

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 26134 in Pleasants County (NRI 20.3, hazard Lightning), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($895/yr here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26134?
Pleasants County scores 20.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 20th percentile nationally and #49 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Lightning. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 26134

This ZIP's premiums run at the 2nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.