ZIP 16720 · Potter County

Austin, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 16720, Austin, Pennsylvania averages $815/yr.

20.7%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#1467 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 16720 (Austin, PA) is #25,489 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #15,835 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$815
Avg premium (2022)
#25,489
of 25,593 on premium
#15,835
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
0th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

A-
PlainInsure Livability Score
80/100
16720 - Austin, 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+
$815/yr
Avg premium, 100th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
28.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
69.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 16720's premium sits nationally

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

$815 Among the lowest lower than 99%+ of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 16720. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 16720; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 16720 · Austin (this ZIP) $815/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$815/yr
Below-median premium
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.64%
Avg severity: $10,251
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-51.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16720 (Austin, PA)

ZIP 16720 (Austin, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $815 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 54% below that mark and lands in the 0th national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 28% below, ranking #1467 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Sandy Ridge (ZIP 16677) at $815, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.64% of policies in ZIP 16720 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,251. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.62%, a drop of 51.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16720 have fallen by 2.5%, ranging from $815 to $836 with a five-year average of $827, an annualized rate of -0.6% per year.

Lower-band NRI for Potter County: 28.1 (Very Low), 28th percentile nationally, #62/67 in Pennsylvania (58% below 67.4). Hazard label: Strong Wind. Social Vulnerability Index 66.0 · Community Resilience 69.2. FEMA NRI is not the FIO premium table.

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 16720 Compares

vs National Average
$815 vs $1,776
54% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$815 vs $1,131
28% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16720, 2018–2022

$810$815$820$825$830$835$840 20182019202020212022 $815
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $836 -
2019 $832 -0.6%
2020 $826 -0.7%
2021 $824 -0.2%
2022 $815 -1.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 16720 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$827
Premium Range
$815 - $836
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Potter County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 16720 via FIPS 42105. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
28.1
Very Low · 28th national percentile
In-state county rank
#62
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $503,310

Social Vulnerability Index 66.0 · Community Resilience 69.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
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.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 16720's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 16720 in Potter County (NRI 28.1, hazard Strong Wind), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($815/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.62% 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 16720?
At just the 0th national percentile, #1467 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16720 (Austin, PA) pay a comparatively low $815 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, PA?
In ZIP 16720, insurers report a 20.7% loss ratio, a 1.64% claims frequency, and a 0.62% nonrenewal rate, the 0th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16720 compared to the national average?
At $815/yr, ZIP 16720 runs 54% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 0th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16720?
ZIP 16720 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 51.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16720 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16720 have ranged from $815 to $836, with a 5-year average of $827. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 16720 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16720 averages $815/yr, 28% below that figure, ranking #1467 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 16720?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 16720 (Potter) is 28.1 - #62/67 in Pennsylvania, 28th national percentile, top hazard Strong Wind. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 16720

This ZIP's premiums run at the 0th 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.