ZIP 26570 · Monongalia County

Fairview, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26570, Fairview, West Virginia.

19.4%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#289 of 453
West Virginia rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Fairview, WV (ZIP 26570) averages $1,106/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally.

$1,106
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
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)
$1,106/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.12%
Avg severity: $10,127
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-8.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26570 (Fairview, WV)

ZIP 26570 (Fairview, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,106 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 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. The West Virginia statewide average is $1,167 per year; this ZIP sits 5% below that figure, ranking #289 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Oceana (ZIP 24870) at $1,106, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26570 is 19.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,127. 0.38% of ZIP 26570 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 8.1% 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 26570 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $1,100 to $1,152 with a five-year average of $1,125, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 26570 Compares

vs National Average
$1,106 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,106 vs $1,167
5% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26570, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,106
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26570.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,100 -
2019 $1,122 +2.1%
2020 $1,152 +2.6%
2021 $1,143 -0.8%
2022 $1,106 -3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,125
Premium Range
$1,100 - $1,152
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26570

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 26570?
ZIP 26570 (Fairview, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,106 per year, #289 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairview, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26570: claims frequency (2.12%), loss ratio (19.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26570 compared to the national average?
At $1,106/yr, ZIP 26570 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 16th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26570?
Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 26570 in West Virginia, a drop of 8.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26570 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26570 runs $1,100-$1,152 (5-year average $1,125). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 26570 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26570 runs 5% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,106/yr), ranking #289 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.