ZIP 26505 · Monongalia County

Morgantown, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26505, Morgantown, West Virginia.

27.5%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#286 of 453
West Virginia rank
1,140
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Morgantown, WV (ZIP 26505) runs $1,107/yr on average: the 16th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,107
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-8.4%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,107/yr
-8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.80%
Avg severity: $10,869
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
+173.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV) pay an average of $1,107 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,140 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 16th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #286 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Farmington (ZIP 26571) at $1,107, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26505 shows a 27.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.80% of policies in ZIP 26505 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,869. 0.66% of ZIP 26505 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 173.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.4% through 2022, ranging $1,107 to $1,208 with a 5-year average of $1,167, an annualized rate of -2.2% 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 26505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,107 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,107 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26505, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,107
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26505.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,208 -
2019 $1,201 -0.6%
2020 $1,180 -1.7%
2021 $1,137 -3.7%
2022 $1,107 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,167
Premium Range
$1,107 - $1,208
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26505

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 26505?
ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,107 per year, #286 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morgantown, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26505: claims frequency (2.80%), loss ratio (27.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.66%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26505 compared to the national average?
ZIP 26505 premiums of $1,107/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26505?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26505 is 0.66%, a rise of 173.8% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26505 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26505 have ranged from $1,107 to $1,208, with a 5-year average of $1,167. The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26505 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26505 runs 5% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,107/yr), ranking #286 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.