ZIP 26866 · Pendleton County

Upper Tract, WV Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 26866, Upper Tract, West Virginia.

24.6%
Loss ratio
#449 of 453
West Virginia rank
4
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Upper Tract, WV (ZIP 26866) runs $918/yr on average: the 3rd percentile nationally and 48% below the U.S. average.

$918
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$918/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.49%
Avg severity: $15,139
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 26866 (Upper Tract, WV)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 26866 (Upper Tract, WV) at $918 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 26866 comes in 48% below, the 3rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. West Virginia homeowners pay $1,167 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #449 of 453 tracked ZIPs in West Virginia by premium. The closest-priced peer within West Virginia is Idamay (ZIP 26576) at $920, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 26866 is 24.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.49% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,139.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.5% through 2022, ranging $904 to $942 with a 5-year average of $921, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 26866 Compares

vs National Average
$918 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs West Virginia Average
$918 vs $1,167
21% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 26866, 2018–2022

$900$910$920$930$940$950 20182019202020212022 $918
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 26866.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $942 -
2019 $928 -1.5%
2020 $904 -2.6%
2021 $914 +1.0%
2022 $918 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$921
Premium Range
$904 - $942
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 26866

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 26866?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #449 of 453 ZIPs in West Virginia, homeowners in ZIP 26866 (Upper Tract, WV) pay a comparatively low $918 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Upper Tract, WV?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 26866: a claims frequency of 1.49%, a loss ratio of 24.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 26866 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 26866 lands in the 3rd percentile: its $918/yr average is 48% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26866?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 26866 is N/A in West Virginia.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 26866 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 26866 have ranged from $904 to $942, with a 5-year average of $921. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 26866 compare to the West Virginia state average?
ZIP 26866 has an average premium of $918/yr compared to the West Virginia state average of $1,167/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #449 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.