ZIP 17048 · Dauphin County

Lykens, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17048, Lykens, Pennsylvania.

19.1%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#1307 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
45
Policies

The verdict

At $881/yr, Lykens, PA (ZIP 17048) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.

$881
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
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)
$881/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.70%
Avg severity: $9,874
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
+29.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17048 (Lykens, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17048 (Lykens, PA) at $881 per year for 2022 across approximately 45 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17048 in the 2nd percentile, 50% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 22% below, ranking #1307 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Todd (ZIP 16685) at $881, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 19.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.70% of policies in ZIP 17048 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,874. 1.02% of ZIP 17048 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 29.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17048 premiums risen 5.0%, spanning $821 to $881 (five-year average: $842), an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 17048 Compares

vs National Average
$881 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$881 vs $1,131
22% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17048, 2018–2022

$800$820$840$860$880$900 20182019202020212022 $881
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17048.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $839 -
2019 $829 -1.2%
2020 $821 -1.0%
2021 $841 +2.4%
2022 $881 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$842
Premium Range
$821 - $881
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17048

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 17048?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #1307 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17048 (Lykens, PA) pay a comparatively low $881 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lykens, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17048: a claims frequency of 1.70%, a loss ratio of 19.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.02%, placing this ZIP in the 2nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17048 compared to the national average?
At $881/yr, ZIP 17048 runs 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17048?
Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 17048 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 29.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17048 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17048 runs $821-$881 (5-year average $842). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 17048 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17048 averages $881/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #1307 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.