ZIP 17036 · Dauphin County

Hummelstown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17036, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania.

50.1%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#387 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
310
Policies

The verdict

Hummelstown, PA (ZIP 17036) averages $1,172/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,172
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,172/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
50.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.21%
Avg severity: $13,950
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-30.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17036 (Hummelstown, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17036 (Hummelstown, PA) runs $1,172 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 310 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17036 is 4% above, ranking #387 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Noxen (ZIP 18636) at $1,172, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17036 shows a 50.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.21% of policies in ZIP 17036 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,950. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.38% in this ZIP, a drop of 30.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17036 premiums risen 4.1%, spanning $1,126 to $1,172 (five-year average: $1,139), 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 17036 Compares

vs National Average
$1,172 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,172 vs $1,131
4% above state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17036, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,172
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17036.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,126 +0.0%
2020 $1,126 -0.0%
2021 $1,147 +1.8%
2022 $1,172 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,139
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,172
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17036

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 17036?
ZIP 17036 (Hummelstown, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,172 per year as of 2022 (21st percentile, #387 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hummelstown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17036: a claims frequency of 4.21%, a loss ratio of 50.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17036 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17036 premiums of $1,172/yr are 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17036?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17036 is 0.38%, a drop of 30.9% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17036 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17036 runs $1,126-$1,172 (5-year average $1,139). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 17036 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17036 averages $1,172/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #387 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.