ZIP 26757 · Hampshire County

Romney, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26757, Romney, West Virginia.

43.4%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#297 of 453
West Virginia rank
17
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Romney, WV (ZIP 26757) runs $1,102/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,102
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+0.1%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,102/yr
+0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.85%
Avg severity: $16,798
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+4.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26757 (Romney, WV)

ZIP 26757 (Romney, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,102 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 17 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #297 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Cabins (ZIP 26855) at $1,102, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26757 is 43.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.85% of policies in ZIP 26757 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,798. Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 26757 at expiration, a rise of 4.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.1% through 2022, ranging $1,084 to $1,128 with a 5-year average of $1,107, an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 26757 Compares

vs National Average
$1,102 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,102 vs $1,167
6% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26757, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,102
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26757.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,101 -
2019 $1,084 -1.6%
2020 $1,121 +3.4%
2021 $1,128 +0.7%
2022 $1,102 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,107
Premium Range
$1,084 - $1,128
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26757

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 26757?
At just the 15th national percentile, #297 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26757 (Romney, WV) pay a comparatively low $1,102 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Romney, WV?
In ZIP 26757, insurers report a 43.4% loss ratio, a 2.85% claims frequency, and a 0.57% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26757 compared to the national average?
At $1,102/yr, ZIP 26757 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26757?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 26757 in West Virginia, a rise of 4.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26757 over 5 years?
ZIP 26757 premiums spanned $1,084 to $1,128 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,107. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26757 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26757 has an average premium of $1,102/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #297 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.