ZIP 15227 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15227, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

39.3%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#1334 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,760
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15227) runs $873/yr on average: the 1st percentile nationally and 51% below the U.S. average.

$873
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$873/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.55%
Avg severity: $9,669
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-26.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15227 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15227 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay an average of $873 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,760 reported policies. That is 51% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (below), ranking #1334 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Rimersburg (ZIP 16248) at $873, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 15227 shows a 39.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.55% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,669. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.39%, a drop of 26.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $863 to $873 with a 5-year average of $868, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 15227 Compares

vs National Average
$873 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$873 vs $1,131
23% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15227, 2018–2022

$860$865$870$875 20182019202020212022 $873
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15227.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $868 -
2019 $863 -0.6%
2020 $870 +0.8%
2021 $869 -0.1%
2022 $873 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$868
Premium Range
$863 - $873
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15227

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 15227?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15227 (Pittsburgh, PA) is comparatively affordable at $873 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #1334 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 15227: claims frequency (3.55%), loss ratio (39.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.39%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15227 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15227 premiums of $873/yr are 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15227?
ZIP 15227 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.39% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 26.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15227 over 5 years?
ZIP 15227 premiums spanned $863 to $873 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $868. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 15227 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15227 averages $873/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #1334 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.