ZIP 26817 · Hampshire County

Bloomery, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26817, Bloomery, West Virginia.

3.1%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 453
West Virginia rank
8
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bloomery, WV (ZIP 26817) runs $1,421/yr on average: the 40th percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,421
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,421/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.00%
Avg severity: $2,231
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26817 (Bloomery, WV)

ZIP 26817 (Bloomery, WV) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,421 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 8 reported policies. That is 20% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (above), ranking #18 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Prichard (ZIP 25555) at $1,430, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26817 is 3.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,231. Insurers decline to renew 1.00% of policies in ZIP 26817 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26817 costs have risen 4.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,357 to a high of $1,537, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 26817 Compares

vs National Average
$1,421 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,421 vs $1,167
22% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26817, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,421
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,363 -
2019 $1,357 -0.4%
2020 $1,537 +13.2%
2021 $1,441 -6.3%
2022 $1,421 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,424
Premium Range
$1,357 - $1,537
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26817

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 26817?
ZIP 26817 (Bloomery, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,421 per year as of 2022 (40th percentile, #18 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bloomery, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26817: a claims frequency of 2.00%, a loss ratio of 3.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.00%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26817 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26817 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,421/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26817?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26817 is 1.00% in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26817 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26817 have ranged from $1,357 to $1,537, with a 5-year average of $1,424. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 26817 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26817 has an average premium of $1,421/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #18 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.