ZIP 26812 · Hardy County

Mathias, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26812, Mathias, West Virginia averages $1,133/yr.

21.3%
Loss ratio
#244 of 453
West Virginia rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,133/yr, Mathias, WV (ZIP 26812) sits in the 18th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 36% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,133
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+1.1%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
26812 - Mathias, 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-
$1,133/yr
Avg premium, 82nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
23.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 26812's premium sits nationally

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

$1,133 Among the lowest lower than 82% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,133/yr
Below-median premium
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.3%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.19%
Avg severity: $20,225
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26812 (Mathias, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26812 (Mathias, WV) at $1,133 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (below), ranking #244 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Bluefield (ZIP 24701) at $1,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 26812. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,225.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 26812 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,103 to $1,162 (five-year average: $1,131), an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Hardy County: score 42.5, rating Very Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 42nd; in-state rank #33/55; 14% below West Virginia's 49.2 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 65.2 · Community Resilience 23.9.

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 26812 Compares

vs National Average
$1,133 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,133 vs $1,167
3% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26812, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,133
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26812.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,121 -
2019 $1,103 -1.6%
2020 $1,139 +3.3%
2021 $1,162 +2.0%
2022 $1,133 -2.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 26812, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,131
Premium Range
$1,103 - $1,162
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Hardy County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26812 via FIPS 54031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.5
Very Low · 42nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#33
of 55 West Virginia counties · state mean 49.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $618,237

Social Vulnerability Index 65.2 · Community Resilience 23.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 26812

ZIP 26812's county NRI is 42.5 (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 ($1,133/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 26812?
ZIP 26812 (Mathias, WV) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,133 per year, #244 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mathias, WV?
In ZIP 26812, insurers report a 21.3% loss ratio, a 1.19% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26812 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26812 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,133/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26812?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 26812 in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26812 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26812 have ranged from $1,103 to $1,162, with a 5-year average of $1,131. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 26812 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26812 runs 3% below the West Virginia state average ($1,167/yr vs this ZIP's $1,133/yr), ranking #244 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26812?
Hardy County scores 42.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 42nd percentile nationally and #33 of 55 West Virginia counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. 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 26812

This ZIP's premiums run at the 18th 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.