ZIP 26802 · Pendleton County

Brandywine, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26802, Brandywine, West Virginia averages $962/yr.

6.1%
Loss ratio
#439 of 453
West Virginia rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $962/yr, Brandywine, WV (ZIP 26802) sits in the 5th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$962
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.9%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
26802 - Brandywine, WV

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$962/yr
Avg premium, 95th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
30.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
25.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26802's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$962 Among the lowest lower than 95% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$962/yr
Below-median premium
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $3,719
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26802 (Brandywine, WV)

ZIP 26802 (Brandywine, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $962 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #439 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Lynco (ZIP 24857) at $962, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26802. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,719.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 26802 have risen by 3.9%, ranging from $926 to $1,008 with a five-year average of $971, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

ZIP 26802 sits in Pendleton County, where FEMA's National Risk Index reads 30.1 - a lower-tercile score at the 30th national percentile (#43 of 55 West Virginia counties). Top hazard: Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 25.1.

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 26802 Compares

vs National Average
$962 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$962 vs $1,167
18% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26802, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $962
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26802.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $926 -
2019 $1,008 +8.8%
2020 $999 -0.8%
2021 $961 -3.8%
2022 $962 +0.1%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 26802, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$971
Premium Range
$926 - $1,008
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Pendleton County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26802 via FIPS 54071. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
30.1
Very Low · 30th national percentile
In-state county rank
#43
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $367,556

Social Vulnerability Index 37.2 · Community Resilience 25.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: West Virginia NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside West Virginia for ZIP 26802

ZIP 26802's county NRI is 30.1 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not West Virginia containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($962/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 26802?
ZIP 26802 (Brandywine, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $962 per year, #439 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brandywine, WV?
In ZIP 26802, insurers report a 6.1% loss ratio, a 1.57% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26802 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26802 lands in the 5th percentile: its $962/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26802?
ZIP 26802 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26802 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26802 have ranged from $926 to $1,008, with a 5-year average of $971. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26802 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26802 has an average premium of $962/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #439 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26802?
Pendleton County scores 30.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 30th percentile nationally and #43 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 26802

This ZIP's premiums run at the 5th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.