ZIP 26710 · Mineral County

Burlington, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26710, Burlington, West Virginia.

20.0%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#229 of 453
West Virginia rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Burlington, WV (ZIP 26710) averages $1,142/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,142
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,142/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.58%
Avg severity: $14,493
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
+163.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26710 (Burlington, WV)

ZIP 26710 (Burlington, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,142 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26710 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #229 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Martinsburg (ZIP 25405) at $1,143, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26710. 1.58% of policies in ZIP 26710 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,493. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP, a rise of 163.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26710 costs have risen 1.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,110 to a high of $1,147, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 26710 Compares

vs National Average
$1,142 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,142 vs $1,167
2% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26710, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,142
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26710.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,125 -
2019 $1,110 -1.3%
2020 $1,147 +3.3%
2021 $1,121 -2.3%
2022 $1,142 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,129
Premium Range
$1,110 - $1,147
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26710

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 26710?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 26710 (Burlington, WV) is comparatively affordable at $1,142 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #229 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Burlington, WV?
In ZIP 26710, insurers report a 20.0% loss ratio, a 1.58% claims frequency, and a 0.95% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26710 compared to the national average?
At $1,142/yr, ZIP 26710 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26710?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26710 is 0.95%, a rise of 163.1% over the past 5 years in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26710 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 26710 runs $1,110-$1,147 (5-year average $1,129). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 26710 compare to the West Virginia state average?
The West Virginia state average is $1,167/yr; ZIP 26710 averages $1,142/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #229 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.