ZIP 26159 · Wetzel County

Paden City, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26159, Paden City, West Virginia.

31.4%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#446 of 453
West Virginia rank
627
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26159 (Paden City, WV) homeowners insurance averages $937/yr, 4th percentile nationally, 47% below the U.S. norm.

$937
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$937/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.89%
Avg severity: $15,583
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26159 (Paden City, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26159 (Paden City, WV) pay an average of $937 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 627 reported policies. That is 47% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (below), ranking #446 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Mac Arthur (ZIP 25873) at $939, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 31.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.89% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,583. 0.52% of ZIP 26159 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26159 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $935 to $955 with a five-year average of $946, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 26159 Compares

vs National Average
$937 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$937 vs $1,167
20% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26159, 2018–2022

$930$935$940$945$950$955$960 20182019202020212022 $937
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26159.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $951 -
2019 $950 -0.1%
2020 $955 +0.5%
2021 $935 -2.1%
2022 $937 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$946
Premium Range
$935 - $955
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26159

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 26159?
ZIP 26159 (Paden City, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 4th percentile as of 2022, averaging $937 per year, #446 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paden City, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26159: a claims frequency of 1.89%, a loss ratio of 31.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26159 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26159 premiums of $937/yr are 47% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 4th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26159?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26159 is 0.52% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26159 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26159 runs $935-$955 (5-year average $946). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 26159 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26159 averages $937/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #446 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.