ZIP 17020 · Perry County

Duncannon, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17020, Duncannon, Pennsylvania.

101.3%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#804 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
60
Policies

The verdict

At $1,002/yr, Duncannon, PA (ZIP 17020) sits in the 8th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$1,002
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,002/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
101.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $39,831
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+199.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17020 (Duncannon, PA)

ZIP 17020 (Duncannon, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,002 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 60 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 8th national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17020 is 11% below, ranking #804 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Darlington (ZIP 16115) at $1,002, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17020 is 101.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $39,831. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a rise of 199.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17020 premiums risen 1.6%, spanning $968 to $1,002 (five-year average: $985), 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 17020 Compares

vs National Average
$1,002 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,002 vs $1,131
11% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17020, 2018–2022

$960$970$980$990$1,000$1,010 20182019202020212022 $1,002
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17020.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $986 -
2019 $977 -0.9%
2020 $968 -1.0%
2021 $993 +2.6%
2022 $1,002 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$985
Premium Range
$968 - $1,002
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17020

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

  • Put ZIP 17020 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 17020?
At just the 8th national percentile, #804 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17020 (Duncannon, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,002 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Duncannon, PA?
Insurers in ZIP 17020 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 101.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 2.55% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.57%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17020 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17020 premiums of $1,002/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17020?
Insurers decline to renew 0.57% of policies in ZIP 17020 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 199.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17020 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17020 runs $968-$1,002 (5-year average $985). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 17020 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17020 averages $1,002/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #804 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.