ZIP 15204 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15204, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

73.5%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#558 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,724
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15204) runs $1,073/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,073
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,073/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
73.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $16,652
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+23.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15204 (Pittsburgh, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15204 (Pittsburgh, PA) runs $1,073 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,724 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #558 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Tamaqua (ZIP 18252) at $1,073, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 73.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,652. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.85%, a rise of 23.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 15204 premiums risen 3.7%, spanning $1,035 to $1,073 (five-year average: $1,054), 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 15204 Compares

vs National Average
$1,073 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,073 vs $1,131
5% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15204, 2018–2022

$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,073
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15204.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,035 -
2019 $1,055 +2.0%
2020 $1,052 -0.3%
2021 $1,055 +0.3%
2022 $1,073 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,054
Premium Range
$1,035 - $1,073
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15204

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 15204?
ZIP 15204 (Pittsburgh, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,073 per year, #558 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
In ZIP 15204, insurers report a 73.5% loss ratio, a 4.73% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15204 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15204 premiums of $1,073/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15204?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15204 is 0.85%, a rise of 23.5% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15204 over 5 years?
ZIP 15204 premiums spanned $1,035 to $1,073 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,054. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 15204 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15204 has an average premium of $1,073/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #558 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.