ZIP 15468 · Fayette County

New Salem, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15468, New Salem, Pennsylvania.

29.4%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#508 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
88
Policies

The verdict

At $1,093/yr, New Salem, PA (ZIP 15468) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,093
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,093/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.38%
Avg severity: $9,487
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+24.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15468 (New Salem, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15468 (New Salem, PA) pay an average of $1,093 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 88 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 38% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 3% below, ranking #508 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh (ZIP 15218) at $1,092, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.38% of policies in ZIP 15468 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,487. 0.85% of ZIP 15468 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 24.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 15468 costs have risen 2.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,069 to a high of $1,093, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 15468 Compares

vs National Average
$1,093 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,093 vs $1,131
3% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15468, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,093
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15468.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,069 -
2019 $1,089 +1.9%
2020 $1,079 -0.9%
2021 $1,086 +0.6%
2022 $1,093 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,083
Premium Range
$1,069 - $1,093
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15468

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 15468?
At just the 14th national percentile, #508 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15468 (New Salem, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,093 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Salem, PA?
In ZIP 15468, insurers report a 29.4% loss ratio, a 3.38% claims frequency, and a 0.85% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15468 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15468 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,093/yr average is 38% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15468?
ZIP 15468 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.85% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 24.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15468 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 15468 have ranged from $1,069 to $1,093, with a 5-year average of $1,083. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 15468 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15468 averages $1,093/yr, 3% below that figure, ranking #508 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.