ZIP 16801 · Centre County

State College, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16801, State College, Pennsylvania.

15.5%
Loss ratio
0.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#530 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
528
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in State College, PA (ZIP 16801) runs $1,084/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,084
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,084/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.43%
Avg severity: $6,914
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%
-64.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16801 (State College, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 16801 (State College, PA) runs $1,084 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 528 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16801 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #530 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Laporte (ZIP 18626) at $1,084, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16801 is 15.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,914. 0.20% of ZIP 16801 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 64.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16801 have risen by 2.7%, ranging from $1,045 to $1,084 with a five-year average of $1,064, 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 16801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,084 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,084 vs $1,131
4% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16801, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,084
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,056 -
2019 $1,045 -1.1%
2020 $1,053 +0.8%
2021 $1,083 +2.9%
2022 $1,084 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,064
Premium Range
$1,045 - $1,084
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16801

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 16801?
At just the 14th national percentile, #530 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16801 (State College, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,084 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in State College, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 16801: claims frequency (2.43%), loss ratio (15.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.20%), together placing this ZIP at the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16801 compared to the national average?
At $1,084/yr, ZIP 16801 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16801?
ZIP 16801 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.20% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 64.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16801 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 16801 runs $1,045-$1,084 (5-year average $1,064). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 16801 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16801 runs 4% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,084/yr), ranking #530 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.