ZIP 15697 · Westmoreland County

Youngwood, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15697, Youngwood, Pennsylvania.

43.5%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#1389 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
652
Policies

The verdict

At $852/yr, Youngwood, PA (ZIP 15697) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 52% below the U.S. average.

$852
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$852/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.20%
Avg severity: $11,595
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-67.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15697 (Youngwood, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15697 (Youngwood, PA) runs $852 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 652 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15697 comes in 52% below, the 1st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 15697 is 25% below, ranking #1389 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Middleburg (ZIP 17842) at $852, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 43.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.20% of policies in ZIP 15697 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,595. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.29%, a drop of 67.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $837 to $884 with a 5-year average of $858, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 15697 Compares

vs National Average
$852 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$852 vs $1,131
25% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15697, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900 20182019202020212022 $852
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15697.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $837 -
2019 $845 +1.0%
2020 $884 +4.6%
2021 $870 -1.6%
2022 $852 -2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$858
Premium Range
$837 - $884
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15697

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 15697?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15697 (Youngwood, PA) is comparatively affordable at $852 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #1389 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Youngwood, PA?
In ZIP 15697, insurers report a 43.5% loss ratio, a 3.20% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15697 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15697 lands in the 1st percentile: its $852/yr average is 52% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15697?
Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 15697 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 67.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15697 over 5 years?
ZIP 15697 premiums spanned $837 to $884 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $858. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 15697 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15697 averages $852/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #1389 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.