ZIP 26280 · Randolph County

Mill Creek, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26280, Mill Creek, West Virginia.

40.3%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 453
West Virginia rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Mill Creek, WV (ZIP 26280) averages $1,122/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally.

$1,122
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-9.4%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,122/yr
-9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.61%
Avg severity: $28,046
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26280 (Mill Creek, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26280 (Mill Creek, WV) runs $1,122 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26280 is 4% below, ranking #258 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Martinsburg (ZIP 25404) at $1,122, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26280 shows a 40.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.61% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,046. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.21%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26280 have fallen by 9.4%, ranging from $1,122 to $1,238 with a five-year average of $1,180, an annualized rate of -2.4% 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 26280 Compares

vs National Average
$1,122 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,122 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26280, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,122
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26280.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,238 -
2019 $1,186 -4.2%
2020 $1,189 +0.3%
2021 $1,166 -2.0%
2022 $1,122 -3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,180
Premium Range
$1,122 - $1,238
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26280

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 26280?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26280 (Mill Creek, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,122 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #258 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mill Creek, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26280: claims frequency (1.61%), loss ratio (40.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.21%), together placing this ZIP at the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26280 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26280 lands in the 17th percentile: its $1,122/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26280?
ZIP 26280 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.21% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26280 over 5 years?
ZIP 26280 premiums spanned $1,122 to $1,238 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,180. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26280 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26280 has an average premium of $1,122/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #258 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.