ZIP 15963 · Somerset County

Windber, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 15963, Windber, Pennsylvania.

14.8%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#1255 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
43
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 15963 (Windber, PA) homeowners insurance averages $893/yr, 2nd percentile nationally, 50% below the U.S. norm.

$893
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$893/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $6,429
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
+87.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 15963 (Windber, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 15963 (Windber, PA) runs $893 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 50% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #1255 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Carlisle (ZIP 17013) at $893, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,429. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.61% in this ZIP, a rise of 87.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 15963 have risen by 5.8%, ranging from $844 to $893 with a five-year average of $862, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 15963 Compares

vs National Average
$893 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$893 vs $1,131
21% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 15963, 2018–2022

$840$860$880$900 20182019202020212022 $893
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 15963.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $844 -
2019 $850 +0.7%
2020 $848 -0.2%
2021 $874 +3.0%
2022 $893 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$862
Premium Range
$844 - $893
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 15963

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 15963?
ZIP 15963 (Windber, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $893 per year, #1255 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Windber, PA?
In ZIP 15963, insurers report a 14.8% loss ratio, a 2.05% claims frequency, and a 0.61% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 15963 compared to the national average?
At $893/yr, ZIP 15963 runs 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15963?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 15963 is 0.61%, a rise of 87.3% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 15963 over 5 years?
ZIP 15963 premiums spanned $844 to $893 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $862. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 15963 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 15963 has an average premium of $893/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #1255 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.