ZIP 26851 · Hardy County

Wardensville, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26851, Wardensville, West Virginia.

53.1%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#190 of 453
West Virginia rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Wardensville, WV (ZIP 26851) averages $1,178/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,178
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+9.0%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,178/yr
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.49%
Avg severity: $13,952
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
-27.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26851 (Wardensville, WV)

Homeowners in ZIP 26851 (Wardensville, WV) pay an average of $1,178 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally. Against West Virginia's average of $1,167, ZIP 26851 is 1% above, ranking #190 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Accoville (ZIP 25606) at $1,178, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26851 is 53.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.49%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,952. 1.07% of ZIP 26851 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 26851 costs have risen 9.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,081 to a high of $1,206, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 26851 Compares

vs National Average
$1,178 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$1,178 vs $1,167
1% above state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26851, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,178
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26851.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,081 -
2019 $1,106 +2.3%
2020 $1,150 +4.0%
2021 $1,206 +4.9%
2022 $1,178 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,144
Premium Range
$1,081 - $1,206
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26851

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 26851?
ZIP 26851 (Wardensville, WV) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,178 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #190 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia). Premiums have changed +9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wardensville, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26851: a claims frequency of 4.49%, a loss ratio of 53.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26851 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26851 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,178/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26851?
ZIP 26851 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.07% in West Virginia, a drop of 27.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26851 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26851 have ranged from $1,081 to $1,206, with a 5-year average of $1,144. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 26851 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26851 has an average premium of $1,178/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #190 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.