ZIP 15870 · Elk County

Wilcox, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 15870, Wilcox, Pennsylvania averages $968/yr.

4.9%
Loss ratio
#940 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
4
Policies

The verdict

At $968/yr, Wilcox, PA (ZIP 15870) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$968
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+3.3%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B+
PlainInsure Livability Score
78/100
15870 - Wilcox, 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+
$968/yr
Avg premium, 94th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
45.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
88.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 15870's premium sits nationally

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

$968 Among the lowest lower than 94% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$968/yr
Below-median premium
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.61%
Avg severity: $2,938
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15870 (Wilcox, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15870 (Wilcox, PA) runs $968 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #940 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mount Jewett (ZIP 16740) at $968, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15870 is 4.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,938.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.3% through 2022, ranging $937 to $968 with a 5-year average of $952, an annualized rate of +0.8% per year.

Elk County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 45.2 (Relatively Low), the 45th national percentile and #58 of 67 Pennsylvania counties (33% below the 67.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Lightning. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 29.6 · Community Resilience 88.5. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 15870 Compares

vs National Average
$968 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$968 vs $1,131
14% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15870, 2018–2022

$930$940$950$960$970 20182019202020212022 $968
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15870.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $937 -
2019 $952 +1.6%
2020 $950 -0.3%
2021 $952 +0.2%
2022 $968 +1.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 15870

5-Year Avg Premium
$952
Premium Range
$937 - $968
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Elk County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 15870 via FIPS 42047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
45.2
Relatively Low · 45th national percentile
In-state county rank
#58
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Lightning
Expected annual loss $747,452

Social Vulnerability Index 29.6 · Community Resilience 88.5

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 15870

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 15870 in Elk County (NRI 45.2, hazard Lightning), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($968/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 15870?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 15870 (Wilcox, PA) is comparatively affordable at $968 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #940 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wilcox, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15870: a claims frequency of 1.61%, a loss ratio of 4.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15870 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 15870 lands in the 6th percentile: its $968/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15870?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15870 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15870 over 5 years?
ZIP 15870 premiums spanned $937 to $968 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $952. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 15870 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15870 averages $968/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #940 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 15870?
County NRI 45.2 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 15870 via Elk County FIPS 42047. In-state rank #58 of 67; national percentile 45th; hazard Lightning.

What to do with ZIP 15870

This ZIP's premiums run at the 6th 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.