ZIP 17034 Insurance Data

Highspire, Pennsylvania · Dauphin County · 1,249 policies

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)

ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $967 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,249 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 15% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17034 is 88.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 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.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17034 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $910 to $967 with a five-year average of $937 — an annualized rate of +1.0% per year. 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

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)

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?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17034 (Highspire, PA) is $967 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Highspire, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.09% in this ZIP), loss ratio (88.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.96%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
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?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17034 is 0.96%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -42.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
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.

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