ZIP 26146 · Tyler County

Friendly, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26146, Friendly, West Virginia.

48.9%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#401 of 453
West Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26146 (Friendly, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,018/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 43% below the U.S. norm.

$1,018
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+0.0%
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)
$1,018/yr
+0.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.63%
Avg severity: $10,740
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-8.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26146 (Friendly, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26146 (Friendly, WV) runs $1,018 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26146 in the 9th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #401 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Durbin (ZIP 26264) at $1,017, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 48.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,740. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.46%, a drop of 8.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26146 have risen by 0.0%, ranging from $1,006 to $1,060 with a five-year average of $1,031, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 26146 Compares

vs National Average
$1,018 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,018 vs $1,167
13% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26146, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,018
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26146.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,018 -
2019 $1,006 -1.1%
2020 $1,060 +5.4%
2021 $1,053 -0.6%
2022 $1,018 -3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,031
Premium Range
$1,006 - $1,060
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26146

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 26146?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26146 (Friendly, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,018 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #401 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +0.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Friendly, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26146: claims frequency (4.63%), loss ratio (48.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.46%), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26146 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26146 premiums of $1,018/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26146?
ZIP 26146 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in West Virginia, a drop of 8.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26146 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26146 runs $1,006-$1,060 (5-year average $1,031). The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26146 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26146 has an average premium of $1,018/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #401 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.