ZIP 26520 · Preston County

Arthurdale, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26520, Arthurdale, West Virginia.

12.3%
Loss ratio
#348 of 453
West Virginia rank
144
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Arthurdale, WV (ZIP 26520) runs $1,072/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,072
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-3.3%
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)
$1,072/yr
-3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $4,567
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26520 (Arthurdale, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26520 (Arthurdale, WV) runs $1,072 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 144 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26520 in the 13th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #348 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Newburg (ZIP 26410) at $1,071, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26520 is 12.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.88% of policies in ZIP 26520 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,567.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26520 premiums fallen 3.3%, spanning $1,072 to $1,169 (five-year average: $1,123), an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 26520 Compares

vs National Average
$1,072 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,072 vs $1,167
8% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26520, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,072
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26520.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,108 -
2019 $1,169 +5.5%
2020 $1,124 -3.8%
2021 $1,142 +1.6%
2022 $1,072 -6.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,123
Premium Range
$1,072 - $1,169
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26520

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 26520?
ZIP 26520 (Arthurdale, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,072 per year, #348 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Arthurdale, WV?
In ZIP 26520, insurers report a 12.3% loss ratio, a 2.88% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26520 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26520 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,072/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26520?
ZIP 26520 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26520 over 5 years?
ZIP 26520 premiums spanned $1,072 to $1,169 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,123. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 26520 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26520 runs 8% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,072/yr), ranking #348 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.