ZIP 26581 · Wetzel County

Littleton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26581, Littleton, West Virginia.

3.9%
Loss ratio
#344 of 453
West Virginia rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Littleton, WV (ZIP 26581) averages $1,075/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,075
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
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)
$1,075/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $2,635
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26581 (Littleton, WV)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 26581 (Littleton, WV) runs $1,075 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 26581 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #344 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Hugheston (ZIP 25110) at $1,075, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26581 shows a 3.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,635.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26581 have risen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,034 to $1,075 with a five-year average of $1,056, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 26581 Compares

vs National Average
$1,075 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,075 vs $1,167
8% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26581, 2018–2022

$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,075
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26581.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,062 -
2019 $1,063 +0.0%
2020 $1,034 -2.7%
2021 $1,047 +1.2%
2022 $1,075 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,056
Premium Range
$1,034 - $1,075
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26581

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 26581?
ZIP 26581 (Littleton, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,075 per year, #344 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Littleton, WV?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 26581: claims frequency (1.57%), loss ratio (3.9%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26581 compared to the national average?
At $1,075/yr, ZIP 26581 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26581?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26581 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26581 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26581 runs $1,034-$1,075 (5-year average $1,056). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 26581 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26581 runs 8% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,075/yr), ranking #344 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.