ZIP 15434 · Washington County

Elco, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15434, Elco, Pennsylvania.

1858.5%
Loss ratio
#1419 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
509
Policies

The verdict

Elco, PA (ZIP 15434) averages $839/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$839
Avg premium (2022)
-53%
vs U.S. average
-11.6%
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)
$839/yr
-11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1858.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
68.42%
Avg severity: $22,799
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15434 (Elco, PA)

ZIP 15434 (Elco, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $839 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 509 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 15434 in the 1st percentile, 53% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 26% (below), ranking #1419 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Gallitzin (ZIP 16641) at $839, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 1858.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 15434. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 68.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,799.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15434 have fallen by 11.6%, ranging from $839 to $985 with a five-year average of $930, an annualized rate of -3.0% 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 15434 Compares

vs National Average
$839 vs $1,776
53% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$839 vs $1,131
26% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15434, 2018–2022

$800$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $839
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $949 -
2019 $949 -0.0%
2020 $985 +3.8%
2021 $929 -5.7%
2022 $839 -9.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$930
Premium Range
$839 - $985
Annual Change Rate
-3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15434

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

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 15434?
At just the 1st national percentile, #1419 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15434 (Elco, PA) pay a comparatively low $839 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elco, PA?
Insurers in ZIP 15434 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 1858.5%, alongside a claims frequency of 68.42% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15434 compared to the national average?
At $839/yr, ZIP 15434 runs 53% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15434?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 15434 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15434 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15434 runs $839-$985 (5-year average $930). The annualized change rate is -3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 15434 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15434 has an average premium of $839/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 26% below the state average, ranking #1419 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.