ZIP 15940 · Cambria County

Loretto, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15940, Loretto, Pennsylvania.

23.9%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#981 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
58
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Loretto, PA (ZIP 15940) runs $959/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. average.

$959
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$959/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.46%
Avg severity: $6,627
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
+88.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15940 (Loretto, PA)

ZIP 15940 (Loretto, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $959 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 58 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 15940 comes in 46% below, the 5th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #981 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Sharpsville (ZIP 16150) at $959, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 15940. About 3.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,627. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.46% in this ZIP, a rise of 88.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.5% through 2022, ranging $959 to $1,005 with a 5-year average of $980, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 15940 Compares

vs National Average
$959 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$959 vs $1,131
15% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15940, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $959
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15940.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,005 -
2019 $1,005 +0.0%
2020 $968 -3.7%
2021 $964 -0.5%
2022 $959 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$980
Premium Range
$959 - $1,005
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15940

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 15940?
At just the 5th national percentile, #981 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 15940 (Loretto, PA) pay a comparatively low $959 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Loretto, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 15940: a claims frequency of 3.46%, a loss ratio of 23.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15940 compared to the national average?
ZIP 15940 premiums of $959/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15940?
ZIP 15940 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 88.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15940 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 15940 runs $959-$1,005 (5-year average $980). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 15940 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15940 has an average premium of $959/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #981 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.