ZIP 16508 · Erie County

Erie, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16508, Erie, Pennsylvania.

36.1%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#1325 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
2,191
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 16508 (Erie, PA) homeowners insurance averages $874/yr, 2nd percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$874
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
-1.0%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$874/yr
-1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $8,257
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-23.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16508 (Erie, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 16508 (Erie, PA) pay an average of $874 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,191 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16508 in the 2nd percentile, 51% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #1325 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Huntingdon (ZIP 16652) at $874, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 36.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.82% of policies in ZIP 16508 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,257. 0.42% of ZIP 16508 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 23.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.0% through 2022, ranging $868 to $883 with a 5-year average of $874, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 16508 Compares

vs National Average
$874 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$874 vs $1,131
23% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16508, 2018–2022

$865$870$875$880$885 20182019202020212022 $874
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16508.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $883 -
2019 $874 -1.0%
2020 $868 -0.7%
2021 $871 +0.3%
2022 $874 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$874
Premium Range
$868 - $883
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16508

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 16508?
ZIP 16508 (Erie, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $874 per year, #1325 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Erie, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16508: a claims frequency of 3.82%, a loss ratio of 36.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.42%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16508 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 16508 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $874/yr average is 51% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16508?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 16508 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 23.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16508 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16508 have ranged from $868 to $883, with a 5-year average of $874. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 16508 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16508 has an average premium of $874/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #1325 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.