ZIP 26576 · Marion County

Idamay, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26576, Idamay, West Virginia.

14.3%
Loss ratio
#448 of 453
West Virginia rank
268
Policies

The verdict

At $920/yr, Idamay, WV (ZIP 26576) sits in the 3rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 48% below the U.S. average.

$920
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
-10.1%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$920/yr
-10.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $4,612
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26576 (Idamay, WV)

ZIP 26576 (Idamay, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $920 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 268 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26576 comes in 48% below, the 3rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 21% below, ranking #448 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Upper Tract (ZIP 26866) at $918, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 14.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26576. 2.86% of policies in ZIP 26576 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,612.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 10.1% through 2022, ranging $920 to $1,023 with a 5-year average of $967, an annualized rate of -2.6% 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 26576 Compares

vs National Average
$920 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$920 vs $1,167
21% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26576, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $920
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26576.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,023 -
2019 $1,004 -1.9%
2020 $953 -5.1%
2021 $936 -1.8%
2022 $920 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$967
Premium Range
$920 - $1,023
Annual Change Rate
-2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26576

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 26576?
ZIP 26576 (Idamay, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 3rd percentile as of 2022, averaging $920 per year, #448 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -10.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Idamay, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26576: claims frequency (2.86%), loss ratio (14.3%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26576 compared to the national average?
At $920/yr, ZIP 26576 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26576?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26576 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26576 over 5 years?
ZIP 26576 premiums spanned $920 to $1,023 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $967. The annualized change rate is -2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26576 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26576 averages $920/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #448 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.