ZIP 26415 · Ritchie County

Pennsboro, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26415, Pennsboro, West Virginia.

14.5%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#334 of 453
West Virginia rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26415 (Pennsboro, WV) homeowners insurance averages $1,077/yr, 13th percentile nationally, 39% below the U.S. norm.

$1,077
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,077/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.39%
Avg severity: $11,169
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-7.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26415 (Pennsboro, WV)

ZIP 26415 (Pennsboro, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,077 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #334 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Piedmont (ZIP 26750) at $1,077, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26415 is 14.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.39% of policies in ZIP 26415 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,169. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26415 costs have fallen 0.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,077 to a high of $1,175, 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 26415 Compares

vs National Average
$1,077 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,077 vs $1,167
8% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26415, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,077
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26415.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,087 -
2019 $1,130 +4.0%
2020 $1,148 +1.6%
2021 $1,175 +2.3%
2022 $1,077 -8.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,124
Premium Range
$1,077 - $1,175
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26415

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 26415?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26415 (Pennsboro, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,077 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #334 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pennsboro, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26415: a claims frequency of 1.39%, a loss ratio of 14.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.60%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26415 compared to the national average?
At $1,077/yr, ZIP 26415 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26415?
Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 26415 in West Virginia, a drop of 7.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26415 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26415 runs $1,077-$1,175 (5-year average $1,124). The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26415 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26415 runs 8% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,077/yr), ranking #334 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.