ZIP 26338 · Lewis County

Camden, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26338, Camden, West Virginia.

10.8%
Loss ratio
#418 of 453
West Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26338 (Camden, WV) homeowners insurance averages $996/yr, 7th percentile nationally, 44% below the U.S. norm.

$996
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-10.5%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$996/yr
-10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $2,831
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26338 (Camden, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26338 (Camden, WV) pay an average of $996 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26338 comes in 44% below, the 7th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26338 is 15% below, ranking #418 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Rainelle (ZIP 25962) at $997, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.80% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,831.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 10.5% through 2022, ranging $996 to $1,113 with a 5-year average of $1,033, an annualized rate of -2.7% 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 26338 Compares

vs National Average
$996 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$996 vs $1,167
15% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26338, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $996
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26338.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,113 -
2019 $996 -10.5%
2020 $1,034 +3.9%
2021 $1,025 -0.9%
2022 $996 -2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,033
Premium Range
$996 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
-2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26338

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 26338?
ZIP 26338 (Camden, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $996 per year, #418 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Camden, WV?
In ZIP 26338, insurers report a 10.8% loss ratio, a 3.80% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26338 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26338 premiums of $996/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26338?
ZIP 26338 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26338 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26338 runs $996-$1,113 (5-year average $1,033). The annualized change rate is -2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 26338 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26338 averages $996/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #418 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.