ZIP 16803 · Centre County

State College, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16803, State College, Pennsylvania.

17.8%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#585 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
377
Policies

The verdict

At $1,064/yr, State College, PA (ZIP 16803) sits in the 12th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,064
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,064/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.80%
Avg severity: $6,756
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
-48.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16803 (State College, PA)

ZIP 16803 (State College, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,064 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 377 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 16803 is 6% below, ranking #585 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Hazleton (ZIP 18201) at $1,064, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 17.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.80% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,756. Insurers decline to renew 0.25% of policies in ZIP 16803 at expiration, a drop of 48.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 16803 costs have risen 0.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,048 to a high of $1,073, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 16803 Compares

vs National Average
$1,064 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,064 vs $1,131
6% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16803, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,064
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16803.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,061 -
2019 $1,048 -1.2%
2020 $1,061 +1.2%
2021 $1,073 +1.2%
2022 $1,064 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,061
Premium Range
$1,048 - $1,073
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16803

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 16803?
ZIP 16803 (State College, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,064 per year, #585 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in State College, PA?
In ZIP 16803, insurers report a 17.8% loss ratio, a 2.80% claims frequency, and a 0.25% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16803 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16803 premiums of $1,064/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16803?
Insurers decline to renew 0.25% of policies in ZIP 16803 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 48.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16803 over 5 years?
ZIP 16803 premiums spanned $1,048 to $1,073 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,061. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 16803 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16803 averages $1,064/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #585 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.

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