ZIP 26354 · Taylor County

Grafton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26354, Grafton, West Virginia.

31.6%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#360 of 453
West Virginia rank
42
Policies

The verdict

Grafton, WV (ZIP 26354) averages $1,064/yr for homeowners insurance, 40% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally.

$1,064
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,064/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.39%
Avg severity: $24,273
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
+8.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26354 (Grafton, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26354 (Grafton, WV) at $1,064 per year for 2022 across approximately 42 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% below that mark and lands in the 12th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #360 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Dunbar (ZIP 25064) at $1,063, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26354 shows a 31.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.39% of policies in ZIP 26354 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,273. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.62%, a rise of 8.5% 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 risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,044 to $1,094 with a 5-year average of $1,062, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 26354 Compares

vs National Average
$1,064 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,064 vs $1,167
9% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26354, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,064
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26354.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,045 -
2019 $1,044 -0.1%
2020 $1,065 +2.0%
2021 $1,094 +2.7%
2022 $1,064 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,062
Premium Range
$1,044 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26354

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 26354?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26354 (Grafton, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,064 per year as of 2022, just the 12th percentile nationally, #360 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grafton, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26354: a claims frequency of 1.39%, a loss ratio of 31.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.62%, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26354 compared to the national average?
At $1,064/yr, ZIP 26354 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26354?
ZIP 26354 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in West Virginia, a rise of 8.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26354 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26354 have ranged from $1,044 to $1,094, with a 5-year average of $1,062. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26354 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26354 averages $1,064/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #360 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.