ZIP 17260 · Huntingdon County

Shirleysburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 17260, Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania averages $939/yr.

57.8%
Loss ratio
#1061 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17260 (Shirleysburg, PA) homeowners insurance averages $939/yr, 4th percentile nationally, 47% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$939
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-4.4%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B
PlainInsure Livability Score
72/100
17260 - Shirleysburg, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$939/yr
Avg premium, 96th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C-
50.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
69.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 17260's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$939 Among the lowest lower than 96% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$939/yr
Below-median premium
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.8%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.19%
Avg severity: $24,852
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17260 (Shirleysburg, PA)

ZIP 17260 (Shirleysburg, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $939 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 47% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #1061 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Allenport (ZIP 15412) at $939, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17260 shows a 57.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,852.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17260 costs have fallen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $874 to a high of $982, an annualized rate of -1.1% per year.

Huntingdon County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 50.3 (Relatively Low), the 50th national percentile and #57 of 67 Pennsylvania counties (25% below the 67.4 state mean). Dominant hazard: Strong Wind. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 46.2 · Community Resilience 69.0. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 17260 Compares

vs National Average
$939 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$939 vs $1,131
17% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17260, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $939
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17260.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $982 -
2019 $918 -6.6%
2020 $874 -4.7%
2021 $943 +7.9%
2022 $939 -0.4%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 17260

5-Year Avg Premium
$931
Premium Range
$874 - $982
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Huntingdon County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 17260 via FIPS 42061. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
50.3
Relatively Low · 50th national percentile
In-state county rank
#57
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $1,898,220

Social Vulnerability Index 46.2 · Community Resilience 69.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 17260 in Huntingdon County (NRI 50.3, hazard Strong Wind), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($939/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 17260?
At just the 4th national percentile, #1061 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17260 (Shirleysburg, PA) pay a comparatively low $939 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shirleysburg, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17260: a claims frequency of 2.19%, a loss ratio of 57.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17260 compared to the national average?
At $939/yr, ZIP 17260 runs 47% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 4th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17260?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17260 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17260 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17260 runs $874-$982 (5-year average $931). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 17260 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17260 averages $939/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #1061 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 17260?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 17260 (Huntingdon) is 50.3 - #57/67 in Pennsylvania, 50th national percentile, top hazard Strong Wind. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 17260

This ZIP's premiums run at the 4th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.