ZIP 15068 · Westmoreland County

New Kensington, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15068, New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

54.7%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#1308 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
332
Policies

The verdict

New Kensington, PA (ZIP 15068) averages $880/yr for homeowners insurance, 50% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally.

$880
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$880/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.41%
Avg severity: $7,518
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-30.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA) at $880 per year for 2022 across approximately 332 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 15068 in the 2nd percentile, 50% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 15068 is 22% below, ranking #1308 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Slickville (ZIP 15684) at $880, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 15068 shows a 54.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,518. Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 15068 at expiration, a drop of 30.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 15068 costs have risen 3.5% since 2018, from a low of $851 to a high of $880, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 15068 Compares

vs National Average
$880 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$880 vs $1,131
22% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15068, 2018–2022

$840$850$860$870$880$890 20182019202020212022 $880
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15068.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $851 -
2019 $851 +0.0%
2020 $869 +2.1%
2021 $875 +0.8%
2022 $880 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$865
Premium Range
$851 - $880
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15068

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 15068 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 15068?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #1308 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15068 (New Kensington, PA) pay a comparatively low $880 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Kensington, PA?
In ZIP 15068, insurers report a 54.7% loss ratio, a 6.41% claims frequency, and a 0.56% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15068 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15068 premiums of $880/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15068?
ZIP 15068 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.56% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 30.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15068 over 5 years?
ZIP 15068 premiums spanned $851 to $880 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $865. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 15068 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15068 averages $880/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #1308 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania 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.