ZIP 26234 · Upshur County

Rock Cave, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26234, Rock Cave, West Virginia.

22.2%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#331 of 453
West Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Rock Cave, WV (ZIP 26234) averages $1,083/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,083
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+0.2%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,083/yr
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.24%
Avg severity: $7,402
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26234 (Rock Cave, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26234 (Rock Cave, WV) runs $1,083 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26234 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #331 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Belleville (ZIP 26133) at $1,084, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26234. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,402. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.93%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26234 costs have risen 0.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,079 to a high of $1,154, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 26234 Compares

vs National Average
$1,083 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,083 vs $1,167
7% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26234, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,083
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26234.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,081 -
2019 $1,079 -0.2%
2020 $1,128 +4.6%
2021 $1,154 +2.3%
2022 $1,083 -6.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,105
Premium Range
$1,079 - $1,154
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26234

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 26234?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26234 (Rock Cave, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,083 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #331 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rock Cave, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26234: a claims frequency of 3.24%, a loss ratio of 22.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.93%, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26234 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26234 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,083/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26234?
Insurers decline to renew 0.93% of policies in ZIP 26234 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26234 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26234 have ranged from $1,079 to $1,154, with a 5-year average of $1,105. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26234 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26234 runs 7% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,083/yr), ranking #331 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.