ZIP 26218 · Upshur County

French Creek, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26218, French Creek, West Virginia.

99.7%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#353 of 453
West Virginia rank
15
Policies

The verdict

French Creek, WV (ZIP 26218) averages $1,068/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,068
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-3.2%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,068/yr
-3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.46%
Avg severity: $30,821
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
+170.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26218 (French Creek, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26218 (French Creek, WV) at $1,068 per year for 2022 across approximately 15 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26218 comes in 40% below, the 12th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #353 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Sophia (ZIP 25921) at $1,068, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26218 is 99.7%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,821. 1.22% of ZIP 26218 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 170.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26218 premiums fallen 3.2%, spanning $1,068 to $1,120 (five-year average: $1,096), an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 26218 Compares

vs National Average
$1,068 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,068 vs $1,167
9% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26218, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,068
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26218.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,103 -
2019 $1,120 +1.6%
2020 $1,092 -2.5%
2021 $1,097 +0.5%
2022 $1,068 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,096
Premium Range
$1,068 - $1,120
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26218

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 26218?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26218 (French Creek, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,068 per year as of 2022, just the 12th percentile nationally, #353 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in French Creek, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26218: a claims frequency of 3.46%, a loss ratio of 99.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.22%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26218 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26218 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,068/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26218?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26218 is 1.22%, a rise of 170.1% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26218 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26218 runs $1,068-$1,120 (5-year average $1,096). The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 26218 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26218 averages $1,068/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #353 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.