ZIP 26238 · Barbour County

Volga, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26238, Volga, West Virginia.

1.7%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#295 of 453
West Virginia rank
13
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26238 (Volga, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,104/yr, 15th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,104
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-8.0%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,104/yr
-8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.48%
Avg severity: $1,239
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26238 (Volga, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26238 (Volga, WV) pay an average of $1,104 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26238 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26238 is 5% below, ranking #295 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Harman (ZIP 26270) at $1,104, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26238 is 1.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,239. Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 26238 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26238 premiums fallen 8.0%, spanning $1,104 to $1,234 (five-year average: $1,172), an annualized rate of -2.0% 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 26238 Compares

vs National Average
$1,104 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,104 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26238, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,104
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26238.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,199 -
2019 $1,234 +2.9%
2020 $1,187 -3.8%
2021 $1,138 -4.1%
2022 $1,104 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,172
Premium Range
$1,104 - $1,234
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26238

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 26238?
ZIP 26238 (Volga, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,104 per year, #295 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Volga, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26238: claims frequency (1.48%), loss ratio (1.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26238 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26238 lands in the 15th percentile: its $1,104/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26238?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 26238 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26238 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26238 have ranged from $1,104 to $1,234, with a 5-year average of $1,172. The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26238 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26238 runs 5% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,104/yr), ranking #295 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.