ZIP 16828 · Centre County

Centre Hall, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16828, Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.

23.8%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#680 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
30
Policies

The verdict

Centre Hall, PA (ZIP 16828) averages $1,034/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,034
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,034/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $8,221
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-26.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16828 (Centre Hall, PA)

ZIP 16828 (Centre Hall, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,034 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 30 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16828 in the 10th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #680 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Elliottsburg (ZIP 17024) at $1,033, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 23.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.99% of policies in ZIP 16828 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,221. 0.40% of ZIP 16828 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 26.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 16828 premiums risen 1.5%, spanning $995 to $1,034 (five-year average: $1,020), an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 16828 Compares

vs National Average
$1,034 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,034 vs $1,131
9% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16828, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,034
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16828.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,019 -
2019 $995 -2.3%
2020 $1,018 +2.3%
2021 $1,034 +1.5%
2022 $1,034 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,020
Premium Range
$995 - $1,034
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16828

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 16828?
At just the 10th national percentile, #680 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16828 (Centre Hall, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,034 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Centre Hall, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16828: a claims frequency of 2.99%, a loss ratio of 23.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16828 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 16828 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,034/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16828?
Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 16828 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 26.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16828 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 16828 have ranged from $995 to $1,034, with a 5-year average of $1,020. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 16828 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 16828 averages $1,034/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #680 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.