ZIP 16859 · Centre County

Moshannon, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16859, Moshannon, Pennsylvania.

13.8%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#1360 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Moshannon, PA (ZIP 16859) runs $861/yr on average: the 1st percentile nationally and 52% below the U.S. average.

$861
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
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)
$861/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.22%
Avg severity: $5,362
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16859 (Moshannon, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16859 (Moshannon, PA) at $861 per year for 2022 across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 52% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 24% below that figure, ranking #1360 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Shippensburg (ZIP 17257) at $861, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 16859. About 2.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,362. 0.74% of ZIP 16859 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 16859 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $803 to $861 (five-year average: $823), 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 16859 Compares

vs National Average
$861 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$861 vs $1,131
24% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16859, 2018–2022

$800$820$840$860$880 20182019202020212022 $861
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16859.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $831 -
2019 $803 -3.3%
2020 $806 +0.3%
2021 $816 +1.3%
2022 $861 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$823
Premium Range
$803 - $861
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16859

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 16859?
ZIP 16859 (Moshannon, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $861 per year, #1360 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Moshannon, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 16859: claims frequency (2.22%), loss ratio (13.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16859 compared to the national average?
ZIP 16859 premiums of $861/yr are 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16859?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16859 is 0.74% in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16859 over 5 years?
ZIP 16859 premiums spanned $803 to $861 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $823. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 16859 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16859 has an average premium of $861/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #1360 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.