ZIP 16159 · Mercer County

West Middlesex, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 16159, West Middlesex, Pennsylvania averages $1,049/yr.

43.7%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#634 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
66
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, West Middlesex, PA (ZIP 16159) ranks #22,780 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,049/yr) but #9,801 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.01%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,049
Avg premium (2022)
#22,780
of 25,593 on premium
#9,801
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
11th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
16159 - West Middlesex, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,049/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
77.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
75.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 16159's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,049 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 16159. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 16159; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16159 · West Middlesex (this ZIP) $1,049/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,049/yr
Below-median premium
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.7%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
4.79%
Avg severity: $9,570
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+69.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16159 (West Middlesex, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16159 (West Middlesex, PA) at $1,049 per year for 2022 across approximately 66 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 16159 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 7% below that figure, ranking #634 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Dickerson Run (ZIP 15430) at $1,049, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16159 is 43.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.79% of policies in ZIP 16159 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,570. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.01% in this ZIP, a rise of 69.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 16159 costs have risen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,029 to a high of $1,056, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 16159's county (Mercer): score 77.7, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. That is #26 of 67 Pennsylvania counties and the 78th national percentile (15% above the 67.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 54.8 · Community Resilience 75.5. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 16159 Compares

vs National Average
$1,049 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,049 vs $1,131
7% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16159, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,049
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16159.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,029 -
2019 $1,035 +0.6%
2020 $1,033 -0.2%
2021 $1,056 +2.3%
2022 $1,049 -0.7%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 16159, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,041
Premium Range
$1,029 - $1,056
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mercer County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 16159 via FIPS 42085. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
77.7
Relatively Low · 78th national percentile
In-state county rank
#26
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,338,717

Social Vulnerability Index 54.8 · Community Resilience 75.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 16159

ZIP 16159's county NRI is 77.7 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Pennsylvania containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,049/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.01% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 16159?
At just the 11th national percentile, #634 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16159 (West Middlesex, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,049 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Middlesex, PA?
In ZIP 16159, insurers report a 43.7% loss ratio, a 4.79% claims frequency, and a 1.01% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16159 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 16159 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,049/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16159?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16159 is 1.01%, a rise of 69.1% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16159 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16159 have ranged from $1,029 to $1,056, with a 5-year average of $1,041. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 16159 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16159 runs 7% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,049/yr), ranking #634 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 16159?
County NRI 77.7 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 16159 via Mercer County FIPS 42085. In-state rank #26 of 67; national percentile 78th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 16159

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.