ZIP 16405 · Warren County

Columbus, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 16405, Columbus, Pennsylvania averages $994/yr.

1.8%
Loss ratio
#836 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
14
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Columbus, PA (ZIP 16405) runs $994/yr on average: the 7th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$994
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-3.1%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
68/100
16405 - Columbus, 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+
$994/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
65.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
79.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 16405's premium sits nationally

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

$994 Among the lowest lower than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$994/yr
Below-median premium
-3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
1.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.74%
Avg severity: $2,377
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16405 (Columbus, PA)

ZIP 16405 (Columbus, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $994 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 14 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16405 is 12% below, ranking #836 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Roaring Branch (ZIP 17765) at $994, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16405 is 1.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 0.74% of policies in ZIP 16405 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,377.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16405 have fallen by 3.1%, ranging from $979 to $1,051 with a five-year average of $1,013, an annualized rate of -0.8% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Warren County: score 65.6, rating Relatively Low, hazard Strong Wind. National percentile 66th; in-state rank #41/67; 3% below Pennsylvania's 67.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 50.9 · Community Resilience 79.8.

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 16405 Compares

vs National Average
$994 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$994 vs $1,131
12% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16405, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $994
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16405.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,026 -
2019 $1,051 +2.4%
2020 $979 -6.8%
2021 $1,017 +3.8%
2022 $994 -2.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 16405 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,013
Premium Range
$979 - $1,051
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Warren County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 16405 via FIPS 42123. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
65.6
Relatively Low · 66th national percentile
In-state county rank
#41
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $1,137,345

Social Vulnerability Index 50.9 · Community Resilience 79.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 16405 (outside Pennsylvania)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 16405: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Pennsylvania. County hazard context (Warren, NRI 65.6) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($994/yr 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 16405?
At just the 7th national percentile, #836 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16405 (Columbus, PA) pay a comparatively low $994 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Columbus, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16405: a claims frequency of 0.74%, a loss ratio of 1.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16405 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16405 premiums of $994/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16405?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 16405 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16405 over 5 years?
ZIP 16405 premiums spanned $979 to $1,051 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,013. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 16405 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16405 has an average premium of $994/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #836 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 16405?
County NRI 65.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 16405 via Warren County FIPS 42123. In-state rank #41 of 67; national percentile 66th; hazard Strong Wind.

What to do with ZIP 16405

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th 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.