ZIP 15206 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15206, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

32.8%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#178 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
2,313
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15206) runs $1,425/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,425
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,425/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.38%
Avg severity: $8,694
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
-35.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15206 (Pittsburgh, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 15206 (Pittsburgh, PA) at $1,425 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,313 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 20% below that mark and lands in the 41st national percentile. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (above), ranking #178 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh (ZIP 15241) at $1,426, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 32.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15206. 5.38% of policies in ZIP 15206 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,694. 0.45% of ZIP 15206 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 35.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $1,402 to $1,425 with a 5-year average of $1,417, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 15206 Compares

vs National Average
$1,425 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,425 vs $1,131
26% above state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15206, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430 20182019202020212022 $1,425
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15206.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,402 -
2019 $1,419 +1.2%
2020 $1,419 +0.0%
2021 $1,418 -0.1%
2022 $1,425 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,417
Premium Range
$1,402 - $1,425
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15206

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

  • Put ZIP 15206 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 15206?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #178 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 15206 (Pittsburgh, PA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,425 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15206: a claims frequency of 5.38%, a loss ratio of 32.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 41st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15206 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15206 premiums of $1,425/yr are 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 41st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15206?
Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 15206 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 35.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15206 over 5 years?
ZIP 15206 premiums spanned $1,402 to $1,425 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,417. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 15206 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15206 has an average premium of $1,425/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 26% above the state average, ranking #178 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.