ZIP 26254 · Randolph County

Bowden, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26254, Bowden, West Virginia averages $1,113/yr.

10.0%
Loss ratio
#272 of 453
West Virginia rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26254 (Bowden, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,113/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,113
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-14.9%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
26254 - Bowden, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,113/yr
Avg premium, 84th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
57.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
43.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26254's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,113 Among the lowest lower than 84% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,113/yr
Below-median premium
-14.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.11%
Avg severity: $10,000
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26254 (Bowden, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26254 (Bowden, WV) runs $1,113 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #272 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Mount Nebo (ZIP 26679) at $1,113, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 10.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26254. 1.11% of policies in ZIP 26254 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,000.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26254 have fallen by 14.9%, ranging from $1,113 to $1,316 with a five-year average of $1,255, an annualized rate of -4.0% per year.

For ZIP 26254, county-level FEMA NRI is 57.1 in Randolph - middle of the national distribution (57th percentile) and #22 among 55 West Virginia counties. Top hazard on the index: Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 42.2 · Community Resilience 43.4.

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 26254 Compares

vs National Average
$1,113 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,113 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26254, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26254.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,308 -
2019 $1,316 +0.6%
2020 $1,254 -4.7%
2021 $1,284 +2.4%
2022 $1,113 -13.3%

2018-2022: premiums easing -4.0%/yr

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,255
Premium Range
$1,113 - $1,316
Annual Change Rate
-4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Randolph County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26254 via FIPS 54083. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
57.1
Relatively Low · 57th national percentile
In-state county rank
#22
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $202,087

Social Vulnerability Index 42.2 · Community Resilience 43.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 26254 in Randolph County (NRI 57.1, hazard Strong Wind), both outside West Virginia. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,113/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 26254?
At just the 16th national percentile, #272 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26254 (Bowden, WV) pay a comparatively low $1,113 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -14.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bowden, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26254: a claims frequency of 1.11%, a loss ratio of 10.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26254 compared to the national average?
At $1,113/yr, ZIP 26254 runs 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26254?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26254 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26254 over 5 years?
ZIP 26254 premiums spanned $1,113 to $1,316 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,255. The annualized change rate is -4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26254 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26254 runs 5% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,113/yr), ranking #272 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26254?
County NRI 57.1 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 26254 via Randolph County FIPS 54083. In-state rank #22 of 55; national percentile 57th; hazard Strong Wind.

What to do with ZIP 26254

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.