ZIP 17257 · Cumberland County

Shippensburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17257, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

25.6%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#1361 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
92
Policies

The verdict

Shippensburg, PA (ZIP 17257) averages $861/yr for homeowners insurance, 52% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$861
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
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)
$861/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $8,208
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-39.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17257 (Shippensburg, PA)

ZIP 17257 (Shippensburg, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $861 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 92 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 17257 comes in 52% below, the 1st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17257 is 24% below, ranking #1361 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Moshannon (ZIP 16859) at $861, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.68% of policies in ZIP 17257 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,208. 0.80% of ZIP 17257 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 39.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17257 have risen by 0.9%, ranging from $848 to $861 with a five-year average of $854, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 17257 Compares

vs National Average
$861 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$861 vs $1,131
24% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17257, 2018–2022

$845$850$855$860$865 20182019202020212022 $861
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17257.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $853 -
2019 $849 -0.5%
2020 $848 -0.1%
2021 $857 +1.0%
2022 $861 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$854
Premium Range
$848 - $861
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17257

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 17257?
At just the 1st national percentile, #1361 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17257 (Shippensburg, PA) pay a comparatively low $861 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shippensburg, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 17257: claims frequency (2.68%), loss ratio (25.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17257 compared to the national average?
At $861/yr, ZIP 17257 runs 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17257?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17257 is 0.80%, a drop of 39.0% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17257 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17257 have ranged from $848 to $861, with a 5-year average of $854. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 17257 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17257 averages $861/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #1361 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.