ZIP 26851 · Hardy County

Wardensville, WV Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 26851, Wardensville, West Virginia averages $1,178/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Wardensville, WV sits #20,132 nationally on average premium ($1,178) versus #9,010 on nonrenewal rate (1.07%).

$1,178
Avg premium (2022)
#20,132
of 25,593 on premium
#9,010
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
21st
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
54/100
26851 - Wardensville, 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 B+
$1,178/yr
Avg premium, 79th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
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 26851's premium sits nationally

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

$1,178 Among the lowest lower than 79% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 26851. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in West Virginia, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 26851; crosshairs: West Virginia averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$887.9$1160.7$1433.6$1706.4$1979.20.1%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.1%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 26159 · Paden City $937/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25161 · Powellton $968/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 26362 · Harrisville $984/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 25962 · Rainelle $997/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 26726 · Keyser $1,012/yr · 0.24%
  • ZIP 26101 · Parkersburg $1,025/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 24970 · Ronceverte $1,031/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 25011 · Bancroft $1,042/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 26444 · Tunnelton $1,047/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26293 · Valley Bend $1,056/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 26062 · Weirton $1,066/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 25086 · Glasgow $1,069/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 26591 · Worthington $1,075/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 26501 · Morgantown $1,081/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 26836 · Moorefield $1,086/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 25015 · Belle $1,091/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25315 · Charleston $1,095/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 25031 · Boomer $1,098/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 26847 · Petersburg $1,106/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26575 · Hundred $1,107/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 25823 · Coal City $1,109/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 25007 · Arnett $1,116/yr · 1.52%
  • ZIP 26253 · Beverly $1,123/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 25303 · South Charleston $1,134/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 26278 · Mabie $1,140/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 25276 · Spencer $1,146/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 25979 · Pipestem $1,153/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25801 · Beckley $1,160/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 26033 · Cameron $1,175/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 26851 · Wardensville (this ZIP) $1,178/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 26764 · Terra Alta $1,184/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 25419 · Falling Waters $1,192/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25286 · Walton $1,199/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 26283 · Montrose $1,204/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 24901 · Lewisburg $1,211/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 25635 · Man $1,220/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 26059 · Triadelphia $1,227/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 25309 · South Charleston $1,235/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 25678 · Matewan $1,241/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 25444 · Slanesville $1,243/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 25506 · Branchland $1,257/yr · 2.01%
  • ZIP 25213 · Winfield $1,278/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 25617 · Davin $1,296/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 25628 · Kistler $1,313/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 26711 · Capon Bridge $1,338/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 25621 · Gilbert $1,371/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 25140 · Naoma $1,397/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 25430 · Kearneysville $1,440/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 25832 · Daniels $1,553/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 24986 · White Sulphur Springs $1,930/yr · 0.51%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,178/yr
Below-median premium
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.1%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.49%
Avg severity: $13,952
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Hardy County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 42.5 (Very Low), the 42nd national percentile and #33 of 55 West Virginia counties (14% below the 49.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 65.2 · Community Resilience 23.9. Hazard context, not a quote.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 26851 (5 years)

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)

FEMA NRI context for Hardy County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 26851 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 26851 (outside West Virginia)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 26851: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside West Virginia. County hazard context (Hardy, NRI 42.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,178/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.07% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 26851?
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 26851

This ZIP's premiums run at the 21st 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.