ZIP 16827 Insurance Data

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania · Centre County · 88 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,154/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.30%
Avg severity: $5,792
Nonrenewal Rate
0.09%
-13.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16827 (Boalsburg, PA)

ZIP 16827 (Boalsburg, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,154 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 88 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 19th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 2% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16827 is 11.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,792. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.09% in this ZIP, a drop of 13.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 16827 have fallen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,154 to $1,169 with a five-year average of $1,161 — an annualized rate of -0.1% per year. 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 16827 Compares

vs National Average
$1,154 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,154 vs $1,131
2% above state avg
National Percentile
19th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,158
2019 $1,158 +0.1%
2020 $1,165 +0.6%
2021 $1,169 +0.4%
2022 $1,154 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,161
Premium Range
$1,154 - $1,169
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 16827?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16827 (Boalsburg, PA) is $1,154 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boalsburg, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.30% in this ZIP), loss ratio (11.5%), and nonrenewal rates (0.09%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16827 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16827 premiums of $1,154/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 19th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16827?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16827 is 0.09%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -13.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16827 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16827 have ranged from $1,154 to $1,169, with a 5-year average of $1,161. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 16827 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16827 has an average premium of $1,154/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average.

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