ZIP 26346 · Ritchie County

Ellenboro, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26346, Ellenboro, West Virginia.

8.7%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#373 of 453
West Virginia rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $1,048/yr, Ellenboro, WV (ZIP 26346) sits in the 11th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,048
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-0.7%
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)
$1,048/yr
-0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.71%
Avg severity: $12,791
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26346 (Ellenboro, WV)

ZIP 26346 (Ellenboro, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,048 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #373 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Eleanor (ZIP 25070) at $1,049, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 8.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26346. About 0.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,791. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.71% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.7% through 2022, ranging $1,048 to $1,104 with a 5-year average of $1,068, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 26346 Compares

vs National Average
$1,048 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,048 vs $1,167
10% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26346, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,048
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26346.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,056 -
2019 $1,055 -0.0%
2020 $1,104 +4.6%
2021 $1,074 -2.7%
2022 $1,048 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,068
Premium Range
$1,048 - $1,104
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26346

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 26346?
ZIP 26346 (Ellenboro, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,048 per year, #373 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ellenboro, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26346: claims frequency (0.71%), loss ratio (8.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.71%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26346 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26346 premiums of $1,048/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26346?
ZIP 26346 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.71% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26346 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26346 runs $1,048-$1,104 (5-year average $1,068). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26346 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26346 has an average premium of $1,048/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #373 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.