ZIP 26147 · Calhoun County

Grantsville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26147, Grantsville, West Virginia.

39.5%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#268 of 453
West Virginia rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Grantsville, WV (ZIP 26147) averages $1,116/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,116/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $26,003
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
+2.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26147 (Grantsville, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26147 (Grantsville, WV) at $1,116 per year for 2022 across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26147 is 4% below, ranking #268 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Reedy (ZIP 25270) at $1,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26147 is 39.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,003. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.42% in this ZIP, a rise of 2.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26147 premiums fallen 2.0%, spanning $1,091 to $1,138 (five-year average: $1,108), an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 26147 Compares

vs National Average
$1,116 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,116 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26147, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26147.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,138 -
2019 $1,091 -4.2%
2020 $1,097 +0.6%
2021 $1,097 +0.0%
2022 $1,116 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,108
Premium Range
$1,091 - $1,138
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26147

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 26147?
ZIP 26147 (Grantsville, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,116 per year, #268 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grantsville, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26147: claims frequency (1.69%), loss ratio (39.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26147 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26147 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,116/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26147?
ZIP 26147 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in West Virginia, a rise of 2.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26147 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26147 runs $1,091-$1,138 (5-year average $1,108). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 26147 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26147 averages $1,116/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #268 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.