ZIP 26209 · Pocahontas County

Snowshoe, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26209, Snowshoe, West Virginia.

4.1%
Loss ratio
#1 of 453
West Virginia rank
1
Policies

The verdict

Snowshoe, WV (ZIP 26209) averages $2,227/yr for homeowners insurance, 25% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally.

$2,227
Avg premium (2022)
+25%
vs U.S. average
+0.2%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,227/yr
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.11%
Avg severity: $8,201
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26209 (Snowshoe, WV)

ZIP 26209 (Snowshoe, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,227 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26209 in the 83rd percentile, 25% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26209 is 91% above, ranking #1 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is White Sulphur Springs (ZIP 24986) at $1,930, 13% below this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 4.1%, 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 1.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,201.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26209 have risen by 0.2%, ranging from $1,899 to $2,227 with a five-year average of $2,150, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 26209 Compares

vs National Average
$2,227 vs $1,776
25% above national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$2,227 vs $1,167
91% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26209, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,227
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26209.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,223 -
2019 $2,194 -1.3%
2020 $1,899 -13.4%
2021 $2,208 +16.3%
2022 $2,227 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,150
Premium Range
$1,899 - $2,227
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26209

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 26209?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #1 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 26209 (Snowshoe, WV) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,227 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Snowshoe, WV?
In ZIP 26209, insurers report a 4.1% loss ratio, a 1.11% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 83rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26209 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26209 lands in the 83rd percentile: its $2,227/yr average is 25% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26209?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 26209 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26209 over 5 years?
ZIP 26209 premiums spanned $1,899 to $2,227 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,150. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 26209 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26209 averages $2,227/yr, 91% above that figure, ranking #1 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.