ZIP 15538 · Somerset County

Fairhope, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15538, Fairhope, Pennsylvania.

408.5%
Loss ratio
#862 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $989/yr, Fairhope, PA (ZIP 15538) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$989
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-4.4%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$989/yr
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
408.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.14%
Avg severity: $353,408
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15538 (Fairhope, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15538 (Fairhope, PA) pay an average of $989 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15538 comes in 44% below, the 7th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 15538 is 13% below, ranking #862 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Topton (ZIP 19562) at $989, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15538 is 408.5%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 1.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $353,408.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 15538 premiums fallen 4.4%, spanning $989 to $1,076 (five-year average: $1,038), an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 15538 Compares

vs National Average
$989 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$989 vs $1,131
13% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15538, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $989
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,034 -
2019 $1,064 +2.9%
2020 $1,076 +1.1%
2021 $1,028 -4.5%
2022 $989 -3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,038
Premium Range
$989 - $1,076
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15538

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 15538?
ZIP 15538 (Fairhope, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $989 per year, #862 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairhope, PA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 15538: a claims frequency of 1.14% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (408.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15538 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15538 premiums of $989/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15538?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15538 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15538 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 15538 have ranged from $989 to $1,076, with a 5-year average of $1,038. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 15538 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15538 has an average premium of $989/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #862 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.