ZIP 17059 · Juniata County

Mifflintown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17059, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania.

35.9%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#1170 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
35
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17059 (Mifflintown, PA) homeowners insurance averages $913/yr, 3rd percentile nationally, 49% below the U.S. norm.

$913
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$913/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.84%
Avg severity: $11,535
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
-16.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17059 (Mifflintown, PA)

ZIP 17059 (Mifflintown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $913 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 35 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 49% below that mark and lands in the 3rd national percentile. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #1170 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Drifting (ZIP 16834) at $913, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17059 is 35.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,535. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.45%, a drop of 16.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17059 costs have risen 0.4% since 2018, from a low of $896 to a high of $914, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 17059 Compares

vs National Average
$913 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$913 vs $1,131
19% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17059, 2018–2022

$895$900$905$910$915 20182019202020212022 $913
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17059.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $909 -
2019 $905 -0.4%
2020 $896 -1.1%
2021 $914 +2.0%
2022 $913 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$907
Premium Range
$896 - $914
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17059

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 17059?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #1170 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17059 (Mifflintown, PA) pay a comparatively low $913 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mifflintown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17059: a claims frequency of 2.84%, a loss ratio of 35.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17059 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17059 premiums of $913/yr are 49% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17059?
Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 17059 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 16.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17059 over 5 years?
ZIP 17059 premiums spanned $896 to $914 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $907. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 17059 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17059 averages $913/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #1170 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.