ZIP 26257 · Randolph County
Coalton, WV Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26257, Coalton, West Virginia.
- 189.2%
- Loss ratio
- 0.51%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #82 of 453
- West Virginia rank
- 19
- Policies
The verdict
Coalton, WV (ZIP 26257) averages $1,276/yr for homeowners insurance, 28% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.
- $1,276
- Avg premium (2022)
- -28%
- vs U.S. average
- -12.9%
- since 2018
- 29th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 26257 (Coalton, WV)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26257 (Coalton, WV) runs $1,276 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 28% below that mark and lands in the 29th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #82 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Wharncliffe (ZIP 25651) at $1,275, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 189.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $158,499. 0.51% of ZIP 26257 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26257 have fallen by 12.9%, ranging from $1,276 to $1,477 with a five-year average of $1,407, an annualized rate of -3.4% 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 26257 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 26257, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,465 | - |
| 2019 | $1,463 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,477 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $1,351 | -8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,276 | -5.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 26257
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 26257 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
- Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. Loss ratio guide
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
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