ZIP 16921 · Tioga County

Gaines, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 16921, Gaines, Pennsylvania.

13.1%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#1293 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Gaines, PA (ZIP 16921) runs $885/yr on average: the 2nd percentile nationally and 50% below the U.S. average.

$885
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$885/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.40%
Avg severity: $8,331
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
-11.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 16921 (Gaines, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 16921 (Gaines, PA) at $885 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #1293 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Erie (ZIP 16510) at $885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 16921 is 13.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,331. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.47%, a drop of 11.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.5% through 2022, ranging $862 to $910 with a 5-year average of $886, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 16921 Compares

vs National Average
$885 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$885 vs $1,131
22% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 16921, 2018–2022

$840$860$880$900$920 20182019202020212022 $885
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 16921.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $881 -
2019 $862 -2.1%
2020 $890 +3.2%
2021 $910 +2.2%
2022 $885 -2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$886
Premium Range
$862 - $910
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 16921

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 16921?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #1293 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 16921 (Gaines, PA) pay a comparatively low $885 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gaines, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 16921: a claims frequency of 1.40%, a loss ratio of 13.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.47%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 16921 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 16921 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $885/yr average is 50% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 16921?
Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 16921 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 11.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 16921 over 5 years?
ZIP 16921 premiums spanned $862 to $910 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $886. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 16921 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 16921 runs 22% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $885/yr), ranking #1293 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.