ZIP 16218 · Armstrong County

Cowansville, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16218, Cowansville, Pennsylvania.

42.2%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#547 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Cowansville, PA (ZIP 16218) averages $1,076/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,076
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,076/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $10,975
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
+179.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16218 (Cowansville, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16218 (Cowansville, PA) at $1,076 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16218 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16218 is 5% below, ranking #547 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Butler (ZIP 16002) at $1,076, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 16218 shows a 42.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,975. Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 16218 at expiration, a rise of 179.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16218 have risen by 7.5%, ranging from $1,001 to $1,076 with a five-year average of $1,033, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 16218 Compares

vs National Average
$1,076 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,076 vs $1,131
5% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16218, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,076
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16218.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,001 -
2019 $1,009 +0.8%
2020 $1,041 +3.1%
2021 $1,037 -0.3%
2022 $1,076 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,033
Premium Range
$1,001 - $1,076
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16218

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 16218?
At just the 13th national percentile, #547 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16218 (Cowansville, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,076 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cowansville, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16218: a claims frequency of 4.14%, a loss ratio of 42.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.13%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16218 compared to the national average?
At $1,076/yr, ZIP 16218 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16218?
Insurers decline to renew 1.13% of policies in ZIP 16218 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 179.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16218 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 16218 runs $1,001-$1,076 (5-year average $1,033). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 16218 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16218 runs 5% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,076/yr), ranking #547 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.