ZIP 17034 · Dauphin County

Highspire, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17034, Highspire, Pennsylvania.

88.4%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#946 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,249
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA) homeowners insurance averages $967/yr, 6th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$967
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$967/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
88.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.09%
Avg severity: $20,921
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
-42.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA) runs $967 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,249 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17034 in the 6th percentile, 46% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #946 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Somerset (ZIP 15501) at $967, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 88.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 17034. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,921. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.96% in this ZIP, a drop of 42.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17034 premiums risen 4.1%, spanning $910 to $967 (five-year average: $937), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 17034 Compares

vs National Average
$967 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$967 vs $1,131
15% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17034, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $967
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $929 -
2019 $910 -2.1%
2020 $920 +1.2%
2021 $958 +4.1%
2022 $967 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$937
Premium Range
$910 - $967
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17034

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 17034 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 17034?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA) is comparatively affordable at $967 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #946 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Highspire, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17034: a claims frequency of 4.09%, a loss ratio of 88.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.96%, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17034 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17034 premiums of $967/yr are 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17034?
ZIP 17034 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.96% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 42.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17034 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17034 have ranged from $910 to $967, with a 5-year average of $937. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 17034 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17034 has an average premium of $967/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #946 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.