ZIP 15233 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15233, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

41.1%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#129 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,379
Policies

The verdict

At $1,552/yr, Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15233) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,552
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,552/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $13,494
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
+260.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay an average of $1,552 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,379 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15233 comes in 13% below, the 50th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 37% above that figure, ranking #129 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Tamiment (ZIP 18371) at $1,553, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 41.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.73% of policies in ZIP 15233 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,494. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP, a rise of 260.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15233 have fallen by 1.1%, ranging from $1,521 to $1,570 with a five-year average of $1,542, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 15233 Compares

vs National Average
$1,552 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,552 vs $1,131
37% above state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15233, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580 20182019202020212022 $1,552
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15233.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,570 -
2019 $1,521 -3.1%
2020 $1,536 +0.9%
2021 $1,533 -0.2%
2022 $1,552 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,542
Premium Range
$1,521 - $1,570
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15233

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 15233?
ZIP 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,552 per year as of 2022 (50th percentile, #129 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 15233: claims frequency (4.73%), loss ratio (41.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.95%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15233 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15233 premiums of $1,552/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15233?
ZIP 15233 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.95% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 260.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15233 over 5 years?
ZIP 15233 premiums spanned $1,521 to $1,570 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,542. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 15233 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15233 runs 37% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,552/yr), ranking #129 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.