ZIP 15905 · Cambria County

Johnstown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15905, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

30.2%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#1147 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
228
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Johnstown, PA (ZIP 15905) runs $919/yr on average: the 3rd percentile nationally and 48% below the U.S. average.

$919
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$919/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.31%
Avg severity: $8,358
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-26.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15905 (Johnstown, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 15905 (Johnstown, PA) pay an average of $919 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 228 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 48% below that mark and lands in the 3rd national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 15905 is 19% below, ranking #1147 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Connoquenessing (ZIP 16027) at $919, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15905. 3.31% of policies in ZIP 15905 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,358. 0.51% of ZIP 15905 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 26.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15905 have risen by 2.7%, ranging from $894 to $919 with a five-year average of $901, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 15905 Compares

vs National Average
$919 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$919 vs $1,131
19% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15905, 2018–2022

$890$900$910$920$930 20182019202020212022 $919
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15905.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $894 -
2019 $896 +0.1%
2020 $895 -0.1%
2021 $903 +0.9%
2022 $919 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$901
Premium Range
$894 - $919
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15905

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 15905?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #1147 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15905 (Johnstown, PA) pay a comparatively low $919 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Johnstown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15905: a claims frequency of 3.31%, a loss ratio of 30.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15905 compared to the national average?
At $919/yr, ZIP 15905 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15905?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 15905 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 26.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15905 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15905 runs $894-$919 (5-year average $901). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 15905 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15905 has an average premium of $919/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #1147 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.