ZIP 26170 · Pleasants County

Saint Marys, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26170, Saint Marys, West Virginia.

44.5%
Loss ratio
0.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#400 of 453
West Virginia rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Saint Marys, WV (ZIP 26170) averages $1,022/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,022
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-6.1%
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)
$1,022/yr
-6.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $16,300
Nonrenewal Rate
0.26%
+34.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26170 (Saint Marys, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26170 (Saint Marys, WV) at $1,022 per year for 2022 across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26170 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #400 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Parkersburg (ZIP 26101) at $1,025, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,300. Insurers decline to renew 0.26% of policies in ZIP 26170 at expiration, a rise of 34.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26170 have fallen by 6.1%, ranging from $1,022 to $1,096 with a five-year average of $1,063, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 26170 Compares

vs National Average
$1,022 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,022 vs $1,167
12% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26170, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,022
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26170.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,088 -
2019 $1,096 +0.7%
2020 $1,051 -4.1%
2021 $1,059 +0.7%
2022 $1,022 -3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,063
Premium Range
$1,022 - $1,096
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26170

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 26170?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26170 (Saint Marys, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,022 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #400 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -6.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Marys, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26170: a claims frequency of 2.79%, a loss ratio of 44.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.26%, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26170 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26170 premiums of $1,022/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26170?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26170 is 0.26%, a rise of 34.2% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26170 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26170 runs $1,022-$1,096 (5-year average $1,063). The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26170 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26170 has an average premium of $1,022/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #400 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.