ZIP 16226 · Armstrong County

Ford City, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16226, Ford City, Pennsylvania.

38.2%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#1357 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
55
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 16226 (Ford City, PA) homeowners insurance averages $863/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$863
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$863/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.29%
Avg severity: $14,352
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+2.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16226 (Ford City, PA)

ZIP 16226 (Ford City, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $863 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 55 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 51% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #1357 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Armagh (ZIP 15920) at $862, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 38.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16226. 2.29% of policies in ZIP 16226 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,352. Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 16226 at expiration, a rise of 2.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.1% through 2022, ranging $823 to $863 with a 5-year average of $839, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 16226 Compares

vs National Average
$863 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$863 vs $1,131
24% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16226, 2018–2022

$820$830$840$850$860$870 20182019202020212022 $863
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16226.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $828 -
2019 $823 -0.6%
2020 $832 +1.1%
2021 $847 +1.8%
2022 $863 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$839
Premium Range
$823 - $863
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16226

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 16226?
ZIP 16226 (Ford City, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $863 per year, #1357 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ford City, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 16226: claims frequency (2.29%), loss ratio (38.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16226 compared to the national average?
At $863/yr, ZIP 16226 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16226?
ZIP 16226 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.57% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 2.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16226 over 5 years?
ZIP 16226 premiums spanned $823 to $863 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $839. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 16226 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16226 runs 24% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $863/yr), ranking #1357 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.