ZIP 26451 · Harrison County

West Milford, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26451, West Milford, West Virginia averages $952/yr.

9.7%
Loss ratio
#442 of 453
West Virginia rank
211
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 26451 (West Milford, WV) homeowners insurance averages $952/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$952
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-4.4%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
67/100
26451 - West Milford, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$952/yr
Avg premium, 95th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
73.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
87.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26451's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$952 Among the lowest lower than 95% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$952/yr
Below-median premium
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.63%
Avg severity: $3,520
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26451 (West Milford, WV)

ZIP 26451 (West Milford, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $952 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 211 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26451 in the 5th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26451 is 18% below, ranking #442 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Pine Grove (ZIP 26419) at $949, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26451 is 9.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.63%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,520.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26451 costs have fallen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $952 to a high of $1,032, an annualized rate of -1.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Harrison County in the upper risk band at 73.6 (Relatively Low): national 74th percentile, #9/55 inside West Virginia, and 50% above the 49.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hail. Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 87.3. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 26451 Compares

vs National Average
$952 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$952 vs $1,167
18% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26451, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $952
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26451.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $996 -
2019 $987 -0.9%
2020 $1,032 +4.5%
2021 $982 -4.8%
2022 $952 -3.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 26451

5-Year Avg Premium
$990
Premium Range
$952 - $1,032
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Harrison County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26451 via FIPS 54033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
73.6
Relatively Low · 74th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $588,514

Social Vulnerability Index 59.8 · Community Resilience 87.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside West Virginia for ZIP 26451

ZIP 26451's county NRI is 73.6 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($952/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 26451?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26451 (West Milford, WV) is comparatively affordable at $952 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #442 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Milford, WV?
In ZIP 26451, insurers report a 9.7% loss ratio, a 2.63% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26451 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26451 lands in the 5th percentile: its $952/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26451?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26451 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26451 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26451 have ranged from $952 to $1,032, with a 5-year average of $990. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 26451 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26451 runs 18% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $952/yr), ranking #442 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26451?
County NRI 73.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 26451 via Harrison County FIPS 54033. In-state rank #9 of 55; national percentile 74th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 26451

This ZIP's premiums run at the 5th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.