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
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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
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 15870, 2018–2022
| 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
Similar ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania
A look at Pennsylvania ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.
One of 1,516 ZIP codes with premium data in Pennsylvania, 9 are shown here.
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.
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).
Insurance Guides
Compare, statewide view, and rankings from ZIP 15870
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
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What to do with ZIP 15870
This ZIP's premiums run at the 6th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Wilcox, PA compares to every other ZIP in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania overview
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