ZIP 16720 · Potter County

Austin, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16720, Austin, Pennsylvania.

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

The verdict

Austin, PA (ZIP 16720) averages $815/yr for homeowners insurance, 54% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally.

$815
Avg premium (2022)
-54%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
0th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$815/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.64%
Avg severity: $10,251
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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

What this means for ZIP 16720

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 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.

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.