ZIP 16509 · Erie County

Erie, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16509, Erie, Pennsylvania.

39.5%
Loss ratio
0.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#1050 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
271
Policies

The verdict

At $942/yr, Erie, PA (ZIP 16509) sits in the 4th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 47% below the U.S. average.

$942
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
-4.3%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$942/yr
-4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $8,869
Nonrenewal Rate
0.32%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16509 (Erie, PA)

ZIP 16509 (Erie, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $942 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 271 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16509 in the 4th percentile, 47% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #1050 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mar Lin (ZIP 17951) at $942, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.20% of policies in ZIP 16509 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,869. Insurers decline to renew 0.32% of policies in ZIP 16509 at expiration, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 16509 premiums fallen 4.3%, spanning $942 to $984 (five-year average: $954), an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 16509 Compares

vs National Average
$942 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$942 vs $1,131
17% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16509, 2018–2022

$930$940$950$960$970$980$990 20182019202020212022 $942
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16509.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $984 -
2019 $957 -2.8%
2020 $944 -1.4%
2021 $944 -0.0%
2022 $942 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$954
Premium Range
$942 - $984
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16509

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 16509?
At just the 4th national percentile, #1050 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16509 (Erie, PA) pay a comparatively low $942 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Erie, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 16509: claims frequency (4.20%), loss ratio (39.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.32%), together placing this ZIP at the 4th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16509 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 16509 lands in the 4th percentile: its $942/yr average is 47% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16509?
ZIP 16509 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.32% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16509 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16509 have ranged from $942 to $984, with a 5-year average of $954. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 16509 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16509 has an average premium of $942/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #1050 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.