ZIP 16826 · Centre County

Blanchard, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16826, Blanchard, Pennsylvania.

22.6%
Loss ratio
#1458 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
72
Policies

The verdict

Blanchard, PA (ZIP 16826) averages $822/yr for homeowners insurance, 54% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally.

$822
Avg premium (2022)
-54%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
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)
$822/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.98%
Avg severity: $9,398
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16826 (Blanchard, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16826 (Blanchard, PA) at $822 per year for 2022 across approximately 72 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. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #1458 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Saint Benedict (ZIP 15773) at $822, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 22.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16826. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,398.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.1% through 2022, ranging $790 to $822 with a 5-year average of $809, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 16826 Compares

vs National Average
$822 vs $1,776
54% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$822 vs $1,131
27% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16826, 2018–2022

$780$790$800$810$820$830 20182019202020212022 $822
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16826.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $790 -
2019 $810 +2.5%
2020 $816 +0.8%
2021 $807 -1.1%
2022 $822 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$809
Premium Range
$790 - $822
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16826

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 16826?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 16826 (Blanchard, PA) is comparatively affordable at $822 per year as of 2022, just the 0th percentile nationally, #1458 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blanchard, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16826: a claims frequency of 1.98%, a loss ratio of 22.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 0th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16826 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16826 premiums of $822/yr are 54% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 0th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16826?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16826 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16826 over 5 years?
ZIP 16826 premiums spanned $790 to $822 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $809. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 16826 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16826 averages $822/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #1458 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.