ZIP 26542 · Preston County

Masontown, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26542, Masontown, West Virginia.

449.4%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#195 of 453
West Virginia rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Masontown, WV (ZIP 26542) averages $1,176/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,176
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,176/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
449.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
15.35%
Avg severity: $34,418
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-14.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26542 (Masontown, WV)

ZIP 26542 (Masontown, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,176 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26542 in the 21st percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (above), ranking #195 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Belington (ZIP 26250) at $1,176, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26542 is 449.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 15.35% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,418. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.43%, a drop of 14.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26542 premiums fallen 0.9%, spanning $1,176 to $1,234 (five-year average: $1,205), 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 26542 Compares

vs National Average
$1,176 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,176 vs $1,167
1% above state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26542, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,176
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,186 -
2019 $1,212 +2.2%
2020 $1,218 +0.5%
2021 $1,234 +1.3%
2022 $1,176 -4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,205
Premium Range
$1,176 - $1,234
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26542

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 26542 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • West Virginia's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. West Virginia overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 26542?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26542 (Masontown, WV) averages $1,176 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #195 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Masontown, WV?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 26542: a claims frequency of 15.35% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.43%, against a loss ratio above 100% (449.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26542 compared to the national average?
At $1,176/yr, ZIP 26542 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26542?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26542 is 0.43%, a drop of 14.9% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26542 over 5 years?
ZIP 26542 premiums spanned $1,176 to $1,234 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,205. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26542 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26542 averages $1,176/yr, 1% above that figure, ranking #195 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.