ZIP 26288 · Webster County

Webster Springs, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26288, Webster Springs, West Virginia.

2.5%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#368 of 453
West Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,055/yr, Webster Springs, WV (ZIP 26288) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,055
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-4.8%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,055/yr
-4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.74%
Avg severity: $1,497
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26288 (Webster Springs, WV)

ZIP 26288 (Webster Springs, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,055 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26288 is 10% below, ranking #368 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Nettie (ZIP 26681) at $1,054, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 2.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26288. About 1.74% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,497. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.00% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26288 premiums fallen 4.8%, spanning $1,055 to $1,108 (five-year average: $1,082), an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 26288 Compares

vs National Average
$1,055 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,055 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26288, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26288.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,108 -
2019 $1,088 -1.8%
2020 $1,081 -0.7%
2021 $1,076 -0.4%
2022 $1,055 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,082
Premium Range
$1,055 - $1,108
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26288

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 26288?
ZIP 26288 (Webster Springs, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,055 per year, #368 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Webster Springs, WV?
In ZIP 26288, insurers report a 2.5% loss ratio, a 1.74% claims frequency, and a 1.00% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26288 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26288 premiums of $1,055/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26288?
Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 26288 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26288 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26288 have ranged from $1,055 to $1,108, with a 5-year average of $1,082. The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26288 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26288 runs 10% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,055/yr), ranking #368 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.