ZIP 17260 Insurance Data

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, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17260 is 57.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.19%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,852.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17260 have fallen by 4.4%, ranging from $874 to $982 with a five-year average of $931 — an annualized rate of -1.1% per year. 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.