ZIP 26202 · Nicholas County
Fenwick, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26202, Fenwick, West Virginia.
- 5.2%
- Loss ratio
- 1.82%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #322 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 17
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 26202 (Fenwick, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,087/yr, 14th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.
- $1,087
- Avg premium (2022)
- -39%
- vs U.S. average
- -4.3%
- since 2018
- 14th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 26202 (Fenwick, WV)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26202 (Fenwick, WV) runs $1,087 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 17 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26202 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #322 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Washington (ZIP 26181) at $1,087, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 5.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 0.91% of policies in ZIP 26202 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,219. 1.82% of ZIP 26202 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26202 costs have fallen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,081 to a high of $1,151, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 26202 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 26202, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,136 | - |
| 2019 | $1,151 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | $1,081 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | $1,102 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $1,087 | -1.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 26202
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 26202 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide
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
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