ZIP 16853 · Centre County

Milesburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16853, Milesburg, Pennsylvania.

6.0%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#1439 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
434
Policies

The verdict

Milesburg, PA (ZIP 16853) averages $831/yr for homeowners insurance, 53% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$831
Avg premium (2022)
-53%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$831/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.70%
Avg severity: $7,171
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-9.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16853 (Milesburg, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 16853 (Milesburg, PA) runs $831 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 434 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 16853 in the 1st percentile, 53% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (below), ranking #1439 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Fishertown (ZIP 15539) at $831, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 6.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16853. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,171. 0.70% of ZIP 16853 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 9.8% 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 16853 have risen by 3.8%, ranging from $785 to $835 with a five-year average of $814, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 16853 Compares

vs National Average
$831 vs $1,776
53% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$831 vs $1,131
27% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16853, 2018–2022

$780$800$820$840 20182019202020212022 $831
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16853.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $800 -
2019 $785 -1.9%
2020 $817 +4.1%
2021 $835 +2.1%
2022 $831 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$814
Premium Range
$785 - $835
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16853

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 16853 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 16853?
ZIP 16853 (Milesburg, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $831 per year, #1439 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milesburg, PA?
In ZIP 16853, insurers report a 6.0% loss ratio, a 0.70% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16853 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16853 premiums of $831/yr are 53% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16853?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 16853 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 9.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16853 over 5 years?
ZIP 16853 premiums spanned $785 to $835 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $814. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 16853 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16853 has an average premium of $831/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 27% below the state average, ranking #1439 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.