ZIP 16402 · Warren County

Bear Lake, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16402, Bear Lake, Pennsylvania.

2.4%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#426 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Bear Lake, PA (ZIP 16402) averages $1,138/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,138
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,138/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.64%
Avg severity: $1,638
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-9.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16402 (Bear Lake, PA)

ZIP 16402 (Bear Lake, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,138 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 16 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 16402 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #426 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Souderton (ZIP 18964) at $1,139, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 2.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16402. 1.64% of policies in ZIP 16402 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,638. Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 16402 at expiration, a drop of 9.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 16402 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,051 to a high of $1,138, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 16402 Compares

vs National Average
$1,138 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,138 vs $1,131
1% above state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16402, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,138
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16402.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,051 -
2019 $1,061 +0.9%
2020 $1,076 +1.4%
2021 $1,099 +2.1%
2022 $1,138 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,051 - $1,138
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16402

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 16402?
At just the 18th national percentile, #426 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16402 (Bear Lake, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,138 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bear Lake, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16402: a claims frequency of 1.64%, a loss ratio of 2.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.82%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16402 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16402 premiums of $1,138/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16402?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16402 is 0.82%, a drop of 9.0% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16402 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16402 have ranged from $1,051 to $1,138, with a 5-year average of $1,085. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 16402 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16402 has an average premium of $1,138/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #426 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.