ZIP 15221 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 15221, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania averages $1,086/yr.

46.3%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#528 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,950
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15221) ranks #22,048 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,086/yr) but #15,370 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.64%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,086
Avg premium (2022)
#22,048
of 25,593 on premium
#15,370
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
59/100
15221 - Pittsburgh, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,086/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 15221's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,086 Among the lowest lower than 86% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 15221. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 15221; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15221 · Pittsburgh (this ZIP) $1,086/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,086/yr
Below-median premium
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.29%
Avg severity: $9,502
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-0.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay an average of $1,086 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,950 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15221 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #528 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Harrisburg (ZIP 17104) at $1,085, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15221 is 46.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,502. Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 15221 at expiration, a drop of 0.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15221 have risen by 4.0%, ranging from $1,044 to $1,086 with a five-year average of $1,061, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Allegheny County in the upper risk band at 98.1 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #2/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 45% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 32.7 · Community Resilience 91.9. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 15221 Compares

vs National Average
$1,086 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,086 vs $1,131
4% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15221, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,086
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15221.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,044 -
2019 $1,056 +1.2%
2020 $1,058 +0.2%
2021 $1,064 +0.5%
2022 $1,086 +2.1%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 15221

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,061
Premium Range
$1,044 - $1,086
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Allegheny County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 15221 via FIPS 42003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.1
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $31,940,994

Social Vulnerability Index 32.7 · Community Resilience 91.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 15221's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 15221: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Pennsylvania. County hazard context (Allegheny, NRI 98.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,086/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.64% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 15221?
ZIP 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,086 per year, #528 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
In ZIP 15221, insurers report a 46.3% loss ratio, a 5.29% claims frequency, and a 0.64% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15221 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15221 premiums of $1,086/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15221?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 15221 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 0.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15221 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 15221 have ranged from $1,044 to $1,086, with a 5-year average of $1,061. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 15221 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15221 has an average premium of $1,086/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #528 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 15221?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 15221 (Allegheny) is 98.1 - #2/67 in Pennsylvania, 98th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 15221

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.