ZIP 26508 · Monongalia County

Morgantown, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26508, Morgantown, West Virginia.

99.4%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#72 of 453
West Virginia rank
92
Policies

The verdict

Morgantown, WV (ZIP 26508) averages $1,288/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
-6.4%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
-6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
99.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.52%
Avg severity: $15,019
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
+8.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26508 (Morgantown, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26508 (Morgantown, WV) pay an average of $1,288 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 92 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #72 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Martinsburg (ZIP 25403) at $1,288, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26508 shows a 99.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 8.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,019. 0.38% of ZIP 26508 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 8.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26508 have fallen by 6.4%, ranging from $1,288 to $1,376 with a five-year average of $1,342, an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 26508 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,288 vs $1,167
10% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26508, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26508.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,376 -
2019 $1,373 -0.3%
2020 $1,365 -0.5%
2021 $1,310 -4.1%
2022 $1,288 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,342
Premium Range
$1,288 - $1,376
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26508

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 26508?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26508 (Morgantown, WV) averages $1,288 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #72 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morgantown, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26508: a claims frequency of 8.52%, a loss ratio of 99.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26508 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26508 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,288/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26508?
Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 26508 in West Virginia, a rise of 8.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26508 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26508 have ranged from $1,288 to $1,376, with a 5-year average of $1,342. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26508 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26508 runs 10% above the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,288/yr), ranking #72 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.