ZIP 15539 Insurance Data
Fishertown, Pennsylvania · Bedford County · 139 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 15539 (Fishertown, PA)
ZIP 15539 (Fishertown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $831 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 139 reported policies. That is 53% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 27% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 15539 is 10.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,708.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15539 have risen by 11.1%, ranging from $748 to $831 with a five-year average of $796 — an annualized rate of +2.7% per year. 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 15539 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $748 | — |
| 2019 | $812 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | $785 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | $805 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $831 | +3.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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