ZIP 15213 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15213, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

6.2%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#62 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
5,591
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,937/yr, 73rd percentile nationally, 9% above the U.S. norm.

$1,937
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,937/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.25%
Avg severity: $3,702
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
-19.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay an average of $1,937 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5,591 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 9% above that mark and lands in the 73rd national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 71% above, ranking #62 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Philadelphia (ZIP 19139) at $1,939, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15213. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.25%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,702. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a drop of 19.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $1,902 to $2,027 with a 5-year average of $1,980, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 15213 Compares

vs National Average
$1,937 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,937 vs $1,131
71% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15213, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,937
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15213.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,027 -
2019 $2,017 -0.5%
2020 $2,016 -0.1%
2021 $1,902 -5.6%
2022 $1,937 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,980
Premium Range
$1,902 - $2,027
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15213

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 15213?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) averages $1,937 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 73rd percentile, #62 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15213: a claims frequency of 3.25%, a loss ratio of 6.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.63%, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15213 compared to the national average?
At $1,937/yr, ZIP 15213 runs 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15213?
ZIP 15213 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.63% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 19.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15213 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15213 runs $1,902-$2,027 (5-year average $1,980). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 15213 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15213 averages $1,937/yr, 71% above that figure, ranking #62 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.