ZIP 26601 · Braxton County

Sutton, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26601, Sutton, West Virginia.

44.4%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#187 of 453
West Virginia rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sutton, WV (ZIP 26601) runs $1,184/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,184
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-8.4%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,184/yr
-8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.30%
Avg severity: $40,317
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-10.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26601 (Sutton, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26601 (Sutton, WV) pay an average of $1,184 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 14 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally. Compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #187 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Fayetteville (ZIP 25840) at $1,184, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 26601 shows a 44.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $40,317. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a drop of 10.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26601 premiums fallen 8.4%, spanning $1,184 to $1,293 (five-year average: $1,228), an annualized rate of -2.2% 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 26601 Compares

vs National Average
$1,184 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,184 vs $1,167
1% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26601, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,184
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,293 -
2019 $1,229 -5.0%
2020 $1,213 -1.3%
2021 $1,221 +0.6%
2022 $1,184 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,184 - $1,293
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26601

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 26601?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #187 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, ZIP 26601 (Sutton, WV) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,184 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sutton, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26601: a claims frequency of 1.30%, a loss ratio of 44.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.65%, placing this ZIP in the 22nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26601 compared to the national average?
At $1,184/yr, ZIP 26601 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26601?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 26601 in West Virginia, a drop of 10.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26601 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26601 runs $1,184-$1,293 (5-year average $1,228). The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26601 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26601 has an average premium of $1,184/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #187 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.