ZIP 15902 · Cambria County

Johnstown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15902, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

69.4%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#1451 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
530
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 15902 (Johnstown, PA) homeowners insurance averages $824/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 54% below the U.S. norm.

$824
Avg premium (2022)
-54%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
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)
$824/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.65%
Avg severity: $21,543
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-44.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15902 (Johnstown, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 15902 (Johnstown, PA) at $824 per year for 2022 across approximately 530 reported policies. That is 54% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #1451 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Clarington (ZIP 15828) at $824, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 15902 is 69.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,543. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.46% in this ZIP, a drop of 44.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 15902 premiums risen 5.1%, spanning $784 to $824 (five-year average: $801), an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 15902 Compares

vs National Average
$824 vs $1,776
54% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$824 vs $1,131
27% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15902, 2018–2022

$780$790$800$810$820$830 20182019202020212022 $824
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15902.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $784 -
2019 $789 +0.6%
2020 $785 -0.5%
2021 $824 +5.0%
2022 $824 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$801
Premium Range
$784 - $824
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15902

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 15902?
At just the 1st national percentile, #1451 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15902 (Johnstown, PA) pay a comparatively low $824 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Johnstown, PA?
In ZIP 15902, insurers report a 69.4% loss ratio, a 2.65% claims frequency, and a 0.46% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15902 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15902 premiums of $824/yr are 54% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15902?
ZIP 15902 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 44.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15902 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 15902 have ranged from $784 to $824, with a 5-year average of $801. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 15902 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 15902 averages $824/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #1451 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.