ZIP 15521 · Bedford County

Alum Bank, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 15521, Alum Bank, Pennsylvania averages $943/yr.

131.7%
Loss ratio
#1043 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
20
Policies

The verdict

Alum Bank, PA (ZIP 15521) averages $943/yr for homeowners insurance, 47% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally.

$943
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.8%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
66/100
15521 - Alum Bank, 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+
$943/yr
Avg premium, 96th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
68.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 15521's premium sits nationally

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

$943 Among the lowest lower than 96% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$943/yr
Below-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
131.7%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.30%
Avg severity: $28,906
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15521 (Alum Bank, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15521 (Alum Bank, PA) runs $943 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 47% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #1043 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Markleton (ZIP 15551) at $943, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 131.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 15521. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,906.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.8% through 2022, ranging $899 to $943 with a 5-year average of $919, an annualized rate of +0.9% per year.

Bedford County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.2 (Relatively Low), 68th percentile nationally and #35 of 67 Pennsylvania counties - 1% above the state mean of 67.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 56.0 · Community Resilience 73.1. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 15521 Compares

vs National Average
$943 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$943 vs $1,131
17% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15521, 2018–2022

$890$900$910$920$930$940$950 20182019202020212022 $943
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $909 -
2019 $912 +0.3%
2020 $899 -1.4%
2021 $935 +4.0%
2022 $943 +0.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 15521, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$919
Premium Range
$899 - $943
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Similar ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania

A look at Pennsylvania ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.

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Elevated FEMA NRI in Bedford County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 15521 via FIPS 42009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
68.2
Relatively Low · 68th national percentile
In-state county rank
#35
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $1,264,435

Social Vulnerability Index 56.0 · Community Resilience 73.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 15521

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 15521 in Bedford County (NRI 68.2, hazard Hurricane), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($943/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 15521?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15521 (Alum Bank, PA) is comparatively affordable at $943 per year as of 2022, just the 4th percentile nationally, #1043 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alum Bank, PA?
Insurers in ZIP 15521 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 131.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.30% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15521 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15521 premiums of $943/yr are 47% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 4th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15521?
ZIP 15521 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15521 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15521 runs $899-$943 (5-year average $919). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 15521 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15521 has an average premium of $943/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #1043 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 15521?
County NRI 68.2 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 15521 via Bedford County FIPS 42009. In-state rank #35 of 67; national percentile 68th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 15521

This ZIP's premiums run at the 4th 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.