ZIP 15696 · Westmoreland County

Youngstown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15696, Youngstown, Pennsylvania.

90.2%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#1238 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,131
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Youngstown, PA (ZIP 15696) runs $897/yr on average: the 2nd percentile nationally and 49% below the U.S. average.

$897
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. average
+14.0%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$897/yr
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
90.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.28%
Avg severity: $63,103
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15696 (Youngstown, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 15696 (Youngstown, PA) at $897 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,131 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15696 comes in 49% below, the 2nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #1238 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Verona (ZIP 15147) at $897, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15696 is 90.2%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.28%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $63,103. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15696 have risen by 14.0%, ranging from $787 to $897 with a five-year average of $839, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 15696 Compares

vs National Average
$897 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$897 vs $1,131
21% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15696, 2018–2022

$750$800$850$900$950 20182019202020212022 $897
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15696.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $787 -
2019 $796 +1.2%
2020 $840 +5.5%
2021 $878 +4.6%
2022 $897 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$839
Premium Range
$787 - $897
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15696

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 15696?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #1238 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15696 (Youngstown, PA) pay a comparatively low $897 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Youngstown, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 15696: claims frequency (1.28%), loss ratio (90.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15696 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15696 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $897/yr average is 49% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15696?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 15696 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15696 over 5 years?
ZIP 15696 premiums spanned $787 to $897 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $839. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 15696 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15696 averages $897/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #1238 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.