ZIP 26320 · Tyler County

Alma, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26320, Alma, West Virginia.

30.1%
Loss ratio
#275 of 453
West Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26320 (Alma, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,111/yr, 16th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,111
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-7.7%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,111/yr
-7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.65%
Avg severity: $9,174
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26320 (Alma, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26320 (Alma, WV) at $1,111 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26320 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #275 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Eccles (ZIP 25836) at $1,110, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26320. About 3.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,174.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26320 costs have fallen 7.7% since 2018, from a low of $1,111 to a high of $1,225, 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 26320 Compares

vs National Average
$1,111 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,111 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26320, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,111
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26320.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,203 -
2019 $1,225 +1.8%
2020 $1,134 -7.4%
2021 $1,152 +1.6%
2022 $1,111 -3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,165
Premium Range
$1,111 - $1,225
Annual Change Rate
-2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26320

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 26320?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26320 (Alma, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,111 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #275 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alma, WV?
In ZIP 26320, insurers report a 30.1% loss ratio, a 3.65% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26320 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26320 premiums of $1,111/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26320?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 26320 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26320 over 5 years?
ZIP 26320 premiums spanned $1,111 to $1,225 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,165. The annualized change rate is -2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26320 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26320 averages $1,111/yr, 5% below that figure, ranking #275 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.