ZIP 16101 · Lawrence County

New Castle, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16101, New Castle, Pennsylvania.

35.5%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#877 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
184
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in New Castle, PA (ZIP 16101) runs $986/yr on average: the 7th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$986
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$986/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.67%
Avg severity: $9,533
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-63.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA) runs $986 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 184 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #877 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Ronks (ZIP 17572) at $986, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16101 is 35.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,533. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.46%, a drop of 63.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 16101 costs have risen 2.5% since 2018, from a low of $953 to a high of $986, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 16101 Compares

vs National Average
$986 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$986 vs $1,131
13% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16101, 2018–2022

$950$960$970$980$990 20182019202020212022 $986
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16101.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $963 -
2019 $957 -0.6%
2020 $953 -0.4%
2021 $969 +1.7%
2022 $986 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$966
Premium Range
$953 - $986
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16101

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 16101?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA) is comparatively affordable at $986 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #877 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Castle, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16101: a claims frequency of 3.67%, a loss ratio of 35.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16101 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16101 premiums of $986/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16101?
Insurers decline to renew 0.46% of policies in ZIP 16101 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 63.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16101 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16101 have ranged from $953 to $986, with a 5-year average of $966. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 16101 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16101 runs 13% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $986/yr), ranking #877 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.