ZIP 15490 · Fayette County

White, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 15490, White, Pennsylvania averages $960/yr.

34.1%
Loss ratio
#979 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
25
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 15490 (White, PA) homeowners insurance averages $960/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$960
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+4.0%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
59/100
15490 - White, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$960/yr
Avg premium, 95th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
82.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
67.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 15490's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$960 Among the lowest lower than 95% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$960/yr
Below-median premium
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.1%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.39%
Avg severity: $7,468
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15490 (White, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15490 (White, PA) runs $960 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 25 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #979 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Gifford (ZIP 16732) at $960, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 34.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15490. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.39%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,468.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 15490 costs have risen 4.0% since 2018, from a low of $922 to a high of $960, an annualized rate of +1.0% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 15490's county (Fayette): score 82.2, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #21 of 67 Pennsylvania counties and the 82nd national percentile (22% above the 67.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 73.5 · Community Resilience 67.4. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 15490 Compares

vs National Average
$960 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$960 vs $1,131
15% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15490, 2018–2022

$920$930$940$950$960$970 20182019202020212022 $960
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15490.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $922 -
2019 $946 +2.5%
2020 $949 +0.4%
2021 $956 +0.7%
2022 $960 +0.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 15490 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$947
Premium Range
$922 - $960
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Fayette County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 15490 via FIPS 42051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
82.2
Relatively Moderate · 82nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#21
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,893,064

Social Vulnerability Index 73.5 · Community Resilience 67.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Fayette County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 15490 in Fayette County (NRI 82.2, hazard Tornado), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($960/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 15490?
ZIP 15490 (White, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $960 per year, #979 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in White, PA?
In ZIP 15490, insurers report a 34.1% loss ratio, a 4.39% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15490 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15490 lands in the 5th percentile: its $960/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15490?
ZIP 15490 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15490 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 15490 have ranged from $922 to $960, with a 5-year average of $947. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 15490 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15490 averages $960/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #979 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 15490?
Fayette County scores 82.2 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 82nd percentile nationally and #21 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 15490

This ZIP's premiums run at the 5th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.