ZIP 15479 · Westmoreland County

Smithton, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15479, Smithton, Pennsylvania.

64.5%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#747 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
38
Policies

The verdict

At $1,016/yr, Smithton, PA (ZIP 15479) sits in the 9th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,016
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+5.2%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,016/yr
+5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.72%
Avg severity: $9,753
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%
+26.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15479 (Smithton, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15479 (Smithton, PA) pay an average of $1,016 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 38 reported policies. That is 43% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 15479 is 10% below, ranking #747 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Girardville (ZIP 17935) at $1,016, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15479. 6.72% of policies in ZIP 15479 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,753. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.87%, a rise of 26.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15479 have risen by 5.2%, ranging from $966 to $1,016 with a five-year average of $989, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 15479 Compares

vs National Average
$1,016 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,016 vs $1,131
10% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15479, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $1,016
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15479.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $966 -
2019 $979 +1.4%
2020 $982 +0.2%
2021 $1,001 +2.0%
2022 $1,016 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$989
Premium Range
$966 - $1,016
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15479

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 15479?
ZIP 15479 (Smithton, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,016 per year, #747 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Smithton, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15479: a claims frequency of 6.72%, a loss ratio of 64.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.87%, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15479 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15479 premiums of $1,016/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15479?
Insurers decline to renew 0.87% of policies in ZIP 15479 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 26.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15479 over 5 years?
ZIP 15479 premiums spanned $966 to $1,016 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $989. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 15479 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15479 runs 10% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,016/yr), ranking #747 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.