ZIP 15628 · Westmoreland County

Donegal, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 15628, Donegal, Pennsylvania averages $1,027/yr.

5.1%
Loss ratio
#711 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
78
Policies

The verdict

Donegal, PA (ZIP 15628) averages $1,027/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,027
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+4.6%
since 2018
9th
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
62/100
15628 - Donegal, 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+
$1,027/yr
Avg premium, 91st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
92.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 15628's premium sits nationally

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

$1,027 Among the lowest lower than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,027/yr
Below-median premium
+4.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.71%
Avg severity: $3,058
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15628 (Donegal, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 15628 (Donegal, PA) at $1,027 per year for 2022 across approximately 78 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 15628 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #711 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Wiconisco (ZIP 17097) at $1,027, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 5.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,058.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15628 have risen by 4.6%, ranging from $979 to $1,027 with a five-year average of $999, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Westmoreland County in the upper risk band at 87.8 (Relatively Moderate): national 88th percentile, #15/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 30% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 30.2 · Community Resilience 92.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 15628 Compares

vs National Average
$1,027 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,027 vs $1,131
9% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15628, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,027
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15628.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $982 -
2019 $997 +1.6%
2020 $1,012 +1.5%
2021 $979 -3.3%
2022 $1,027 +4.8%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 15628

5-Year Avg Premium
$999
Premium Range
$979 - $1,027
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Westmoreland County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 15628 via FIPS 42129. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.8
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $2,233,466

Social Vulnerability Index 30.2 · Community Resilience 92.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 15628

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 15628 in Westmoreland County (NRI 87.8, hazard Strong Wind), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,027/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 15628?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15628 (Donegal, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,027 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #711 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Donegal, PA?
In ZIP 15628, insurers report a 5.1% loss ratio, a 1.71% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15628 compared to the national average?
At $1,027/yr, ZIP 15628 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15628?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15628 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15628 over 5 years?
ZIP 15628 premiums spanned $979 to $1,027 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $999. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 15628 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15628 has an average premium of $1,027/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #711 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 15628?
Westmoreland County scores 87.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #15 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 15628

This ZIP's premiums run at the 9th 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.