ZIP 26294 · Randolph County

Valley Head, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26294, Valley Head, West Virginia.

15.4%
Loss ratio
1.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#226 of 453
West Virginia rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $1,145/yr, Valley Head, WV (ZIP 26294) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,145
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-8.2%
since 2018
19th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,145/yr
-8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $5,907
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
-8.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26294 (Valley Head, WV)

ZIP 26294 (Valley Head, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,145 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26294 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26294 is 2% below, ranking #226 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Spencer (ZIP 25276) at $1,146, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26294 is 15.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.99% of policies in ZIP 26294 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,907. 1.49% of ZIP 26294 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 8.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.2% through 2022, ranging $1,145 to $1,272 with a 5-year average of $1,221, an annualized rate of -2.1% 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 26294 Compares

vs National Average
$1,145 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,145 vs $1,167
2% below state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26294, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,145
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26294.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,248 -
2019 $1,213 -2.8%
2020 $1,226 +1.1%
2021 $1,272 +3.8%
2022 $1,145 -10.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,221
Premium Range
$1,145 - $1,272
Annual Change Rate
-2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26294

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 26294?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26294 (Valley Head, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,145 per year as of 2022, just the 19th percentile nationally, #226 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valley Head, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26294: a claims frequency of 2.99%, a loss ratio of 15.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.49%, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26294 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26294 lands in the 19th percentile: its $1,145/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26294?
Insurers decline to renew 1.49% of policies in ZIP 26294 in West Virginia, a drop of 8.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26294 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26294 runs $1,145-$1,272 (5-year average $1,221). The annualized change rate is -2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 26294 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26294 averages $1,145/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #226 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.