ZIP 15203 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15203, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

34.1%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#456 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
2,602
Policies

The verdict

At $1,119/yr, Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15203) sits in the 17th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,119
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,119/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.91%
Avg severity: $9,757
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
-36.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15203 (Pittsburgh, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15203 (Pittsburgh, PA) runs $1,119 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,602 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% below that mark and lands in the 17th national percentile. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #456 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Peach Bottom (ZIP 17563) at $1,119, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 34.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.91% of policies in ZIP 15203 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,757. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a drop of 36.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15203 have risen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,091 to $1,119 with a five-year average of $1,099, 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 15203 Compares

vs National Average
$1,119 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,119 vs $1,131
1% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15203, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130 20182019202020212022 $1,119
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,092 -
2019 $1,091 -0.1%
2020 $1,095 +0.4%
2021 $1,097 +0.2%
2022 $1,119 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,099
Premium Range
$1,091 - $1,119
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15203

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

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 15203?
At just the 17th national percentile, #456 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15203 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,119 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15203: a claims frequency of 3.91%, a loss ratio of 34.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15203 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15203 lands in the 17th percentile: its $1,119/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15203?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 15203 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 36.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15203 runs $1,091-$1,119 (5-year average $1,099). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 15203 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15203 averages $1,119/yr, 1% below that figure, ranking #456 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.