ZIP 26585 · Marion County

Metz, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26585, Metz, West Virginia.

23.3%
Loss ratio
#265 of 453
West Virginia rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,116/yr, Metz, WV (ZIP 26585) sits in the 16th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,116
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-12.8%
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)
$1,116/yr
-12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.60%
Avg severity: $10,000
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26585 (Metz, WV)

ZIP 26585 (Metz, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,116 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 7 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 16th national percentile. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #265 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Arnett (ZIP 25007) at $1,116, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26585 shows a 23.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,000.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 12.8% through 2022, ranging $1,116 to $1,371 with a 5-year average of $1,248, an annualized rate of -3.4% 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 26585 Compares

vs National Average
$1,116 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,116 vs $1,167
4% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26585, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,116
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26585.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,280 -
2019 $1,371 +7.1%
2020 $1,211 -11.7%
2021 $1,261 +4.1%
2022 $1,116 -11.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,248
Premium Range
$1,116 - $1,371
Annual Change Rate
-3.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26585

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 26585?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26585 (Metz, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,116 per year as of 2022, just the 16th percentile nationally, #265 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed -12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Metz, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26585: a claims frequency of 2.60%, a loss ratio of 23.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26585 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26585 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,116/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26585?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26585 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26585 over 5 years?
ZIP 26585 premiums spanned $1,116 to $1,371 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,248. The annualized change rate is -3.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26585 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26585 runs 4% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,116/yr), ranking #265 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.