ZIP 16249 · Armstrong County

Rural Valley, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16249, Rural Valley, Pennsylvania.

91.8%
Loss ratio
0.44%
Nonrenewal rate
#1003 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
29
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 16249 (Rural Valley, PA) homeowners insurance averages $953/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$953
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
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)
$953/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
91.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.54%
Avg severity: $56,872
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-62.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16249 (Rural Valley, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16249 (Rural Valley, PA) at $953 per year for 2022 across approximately 29 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16249 is 16% below, ranking #1003 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is East Springfield (ZIP 16411) at $953, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 16249 shows a 91.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $56,872. Insurers decline to renew 0.44% of policies in ZIP 16249 at expiration, a drop of 62.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.7% through 2022, ranging $910 to $953 with a 5-year average of $922, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 16249 Compares

vs National Average
$953 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$953 vs $1,131
16% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16249, 2018–2022

$900$910$920$930$940$950$960 20182019202020212022 $953
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $910 -
2019 $911 +0.1%
2020 $915 +0.4%
2021 $922 +0.8%
2022 $953 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$922
Premium Range
$910 - $953
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16249

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 16249?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 16249 (Rural Valley, PA) is comparatively affordable at $953 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #1003 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rural Valley, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16249: a claims frequency of 1.54%, a loss ratio of 91.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.44%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16249 compared to the national average?
At $953/yr, ZIP 16249 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16249?
ZIP 16249 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.44% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 62.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16249 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16249 have ranged from $910 to $953, with a 5-year average of $922. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 16249 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16249 runs 16% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $953/yr), ranking #1003 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.