ZIP 26301 · Harrison County

Clarksburg, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26301, Clarksburg, West Virginia.

19.7%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#414 of 453
West Virginia rank
158
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Clarksburg, WV (ZIP 26301) runs $1,001/yr on average: the 8th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$1,001
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-2.7%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,001/yr
-2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.78%
Avg severity: $7,109
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+152.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV)

ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,001 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 158 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 8th national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #414 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Parsons (ZIP 26287) at $1,004, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 19.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26301. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,109. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a rise of 152.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.7% through 2022, ranging $1,001 to $1,029 with a 5-year average of $1,016, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 26301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,001 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,001 vs $1,167
14% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26301, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,001
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26301.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,029 -
2019 $1,024 -0.5%
2020 $1,017 -0.6%
2021 $1,008 -0.9%
2022 $1,001 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,016
Premium Range
$1,001 - $1,029
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26301

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 26301?
ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 8th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,001 per year, #414 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clarksburg, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26301: a claims frequency of 2.78%, a loss ratio of 19.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26301 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26301 premiums of $1,001/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26301?
Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 26301 in West Virginia, a rise of 152.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26301 over 5 years?
ZIP 26301 premiums spanned $1,001 to $1,029 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,016. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 26301 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26301 has an average premium of $1,001/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #414 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.