ZIP 26293 · Randolph County

Valley Bend, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26293, Valley Bend, West Virginia.

10.6%
Loss ratio
1.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#367 of 453
West Virginia rank
39
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Valley Bend, WV (ZIP 26293) runs $1,056/yr on average: the 11th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,056
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-7.8%
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)
$1,056/yr
-7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.55%
Avg severity: $7,243
Nonrenewal Rate
1.55%
+90.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26293 (Valley Bend, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26293 (Valley Bend, WV) pay an average of $1,056 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 39 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26293 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #367 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Shinnston (ZIP 26431) at $1,056, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26293 is 10.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,243. Insurers decline to renew 1.55% of policies in ZIP 26293 at expiration, a rise of 90.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26293 have fallen by 7.8%, ranging from $1,056 to $1,192 with a five-year average of $1,123, 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 26293 Compares

vs National Average
$1,056 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,056 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26293, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,056
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26293.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,145 -
2019 $1,192 +4.1%
2020 $1,117 -6.3%
2021 $1,104 -1.2%
2022 $1,056 -4.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,056 - $1,192
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26293

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 26293?
ZIP 26293 (Valley Bend, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,056 per year, #367 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valley Bend, WV?
In ZIP 26293, insurers report a 10.6% loss ratio, a 1.55% claims frequency, and a 1.55% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26293 compared to the national average?
At $1,056/yr, ZIP 26293 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26293?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26293 is 1.55%, a rise of 90.7% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26293 over 5 years?
ZIP 26293 premiums spanned $1,056 to $1,192 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26293 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26293 averages $1,056/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #367 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.

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