ZIP 15239 · Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15239, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

36.5%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#1312 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
507
Policies

The verdict

At $879/yr, Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15239) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 51% below the U.S. average.

$879
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$879/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.75%
Avg severity: $8,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
+12.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15239 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15239 (Pittsburgh, PA) pay an average of $879 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 507 reported policies. That is 51% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #1312 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Seneca (ZIP 16346) at $879, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15239 is 36.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.75% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,543. 0.42% of ZIP 15239 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 12.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 15239 costs have risen 2.1% since 2018, from a low of $858 to a high of $879, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 15239 Compares

vs National Average
$879 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$879 vs $1,131
22% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15239, 2018–2022

$855$860$865$870$875$880$885 20182019202020212022 $879
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15239.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $861 -
2019 $858 -0.3%
2020 $870 +1.4%
2021 $864 -0.7%
2022 $879 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$866
Premium Range
$858 - $879
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15239

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

  • Put ZIP 15239 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 15239?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15239 (Pittsburgh, PA) is comparatively affordable at $879 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #1312 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsburgh, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 15239: claims frequency (3.75%), loss ratio (36.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.42%), together placing this ZIP at the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15239 compared to the national average?
At $879/yr, ZIP 15239 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15239?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 15239 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 12.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15239 over 5 years?
ZIP 15239 premiums spanned $858 to $879 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $866. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 15239 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15239 has an average premium of $879/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #1312 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.