ZIP 16146 · Mercer County

Sharon, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16146, Sharon, Pennsylvania.

28.3%
Loss ratio
1.17%
Nonrenewal rate
#1026 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,417
Policies

The verdict

At $948/yr, Sharon, PA (ZIP 16146) sits in the 5th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 47% below the U.S. average.

$948
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
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)
$948/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.96%
Avg severity: $5,408
Nonrenewal Rate
1.17%
+5.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16146 (Sharon, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 16146 (Sharon, PA) runs $948 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,417 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16146 in the 5th percentile, 47% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16146 is 16% below, ranking #1026 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh (ZIP 15220) at $948, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 28.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,408. Insurers decline to renew 1.17% of policies in ZIP 16146 at expiration, a rise of 5.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16146 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $918 to $948 with a five-year average of $932, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 16146 Compares

vs National Average
$948 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$948 vs $1,131
16% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16146, 2018–2022

$910$920$930$940$950 20182019202020212022 $948
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16146.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $918 -
2019 $919 +0.1%
2020 $935 +1.7%
2021 $938 +0.4%
2022 $948 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$932
Premium Range
$918 - $948
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16146

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 16146?
ZIP 16146 (Sharon, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $948 per year, #1026 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sharon, PA?
In ZIP 16146, insurers report a 28.3% loss ratio, a 4.96% claims frequency, and a 1.17% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16146 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16146 premiums of $948/yr are 47% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16146?
ZIP 16146 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.17% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 5.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16146 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16146 have ranged from $918 to $948, with a 5-year average of $932. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 16146 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16146 averages $948/yr, 16% below that figure, ranking #1026 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.