ZIP 17078 · Lebanon County

Palmyra, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17078, Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

46.4%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#694 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
258
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Palmyra, PA (ZIP 17078) runs $1,030/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,030
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,030/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.34%
Avg severity: $11,013
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-14.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA)

ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,030 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 258 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 17078 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 9% below, ranking #694 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Tatamy (ZIP 18085) at $1,030, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 46.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.34%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,013. 0.41% of ZIP 17078 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17078 costs have risen 3.5% since 2018, from a low of $993 to a high of $1,030, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 17078 Compares

vs National Average
$1,030 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,030 vs $1,131
9% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17078, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,030
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17078.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $995 -
2019 $993 -0.2%
2020 $998 +0.6%
2021 $1,013 +1.5%
2022 $1,030 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,006
Premium Range
$993 - $1,030
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17078

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 17078?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17078 (Palmyra, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,030 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #694 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmyra, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 17078: claims frequency (4.34%), loss ratio (46.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17078 compared to the national average?
At $1,030/yr, ZIP 17078 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17078?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17078 is 0.41%, a drop of 14.9% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17078 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17078 have ranged from $993 to $1,030, with a 5-year average of $1,006. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 17078 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17078 has an average premium of $1,030/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #694 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.