ZIP 17522 · Lancaster County

Ephrata, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17522, Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

25.0%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#1339 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
287
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA) homeowners insurance averages $871/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 51% below the U.S. norm.

$871
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
+5.9%
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)
$871/yr
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.40%
Avg severity: $9,095
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+54.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA) at $871 per year for 2022 across approximately 287 reported policies. That is 51% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 23% below, ranking #1339 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Manchester (ZIP 17345) at $872, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.40% of policies in ZIP 17522 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,095. 0.48% of ZIP 17522 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 54.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17522 costs have risen 5.9% since 2018, from a low of $823 to a high of $871, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 17522 Compares

vs National Average
$871 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$871 vs $1,131
23% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17522, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880 20182019202020212022 $871
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17522.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $823 -
2019 $826 +0.5%
2020 $840 +1.7%
2021 $857 +2.0%
2022 $871 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$844
Premium Range
$823 - $871
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17522

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 17522 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 17522?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17522 (Ephrata, PA) is comparatively affordable at $871 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #1339 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ephrata, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17522: a claims frequency of 2.40%, a loss ratio of 25.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.48%, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17522 compared to the national average?
At $871/yr, ZIP 17522 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17522?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17522 is 0.48%, a rise of 54.7% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17522 over 5 years?
ZIP 17522 premiums spanned $823 to $871 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $844. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 17522 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17522 runs 23% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $871/yr), ranking #1339 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.