ZIP 17201 · Franklin County

Chambersburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17201, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

27.9%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#1396 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
515
Policies

The verdict

Chambersburg, PA (ZIP 17201) averages $850/yr for homeowners insurance, 52% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$850
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$850/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.06%
Avg severity: $7,758
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
+29.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17201 (Chambersburg, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17201 (Chambersburg, PA) runs $850 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 515 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17201 in the 1st percentile, 52% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #1396 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mifflinburg (ZIP 17844) at $850, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.06% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,758. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.73%, a rise of 29.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17201 have risen by 1.5%, ranging from $825 to $850 with a five-year average of $837, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 17201 Compares

vs National Average
$850 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$850 vs $1,131
25% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17201, 2018–2022

$820$830$840$850$860 20182019202020212022 $850
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $838 -
2019 $825 -1.5%
2020 $836 +1.4%
2021 $839 +0.4%
2022 $850 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$837
Premium Range
$825 - $850
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17201

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 17201?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17201 (Chambersburg, PA) is comparatively affordable at $850 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #1396 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chambersburg, PA?
In ZIP 17201, insurers report a 27.9% loss ratio, a 3.06% claims frequency, and a 0.73% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17201 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17201 lands in the 1st percentile: its $850/yr average is 52% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17201?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17201 is 0.73%, a rise of 29.2% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17201 over 5 years?
ZIP 17201 premiums spanned $825 to $850 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $837. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 17201 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17201 runs 25% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $850/yr), ranking #1396 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.