ZIP 16502 · Erie County

Erie, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16502, Erie, Pennsylvania.

52.7%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#954 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
2,488
Policies

The verdict

At $965/yr, Erie, PA (ZIP 16502) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 46% below the U.S. average.

$965
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+2.8%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$965/yr
+2.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.26%
Avg severity: $11,935
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+40.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16502 (Erie, PA)

ZIP 16502 (Erie, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $965 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,488 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 16502 comes in 46% below, the 6th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #954 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mount Wolf (ZIP 17347) at $965, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 52.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16502. About 4.26% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,935. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a rise of 40.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16502 have risen by 2.8%, ranging from $939 to $965 with a five-year average of $946, an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 16502 Compares

vs National Average
$965 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$965 vs $1,131
15% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16502, 2018–2022

$930$940$950$960$970 20182019202020212022 $965
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16502.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $939 -
2019 $946 +0.8%
2020 $940 -0.7%
2021 $940 +0.1%
2022 $965 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$946
Premium Range
$939 - $965
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16502

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 16502?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 16502 (Erie, PA) is comparatively affordable at $965 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #954 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Erie, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 16502: claims frequency (4.26%), loss ratio (52.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16502 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16502 premiums of $965/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16502?
ZIP 16502 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.75% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 40.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16502 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 16502 runs $939-$965 (5-year average $946). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 16502 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16502 averages $965/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #954 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.