ZIP 17540 · Lancaster County

Leola, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17540, Leola, Pennsylvania.

24.7%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#963 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
193
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17540 (Leola, PA) homeowners insurance averages $963/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$963
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$963/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.91%
Avg severity: $8,178
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
+88.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17540 (Leola, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 17540 (Leola, PA) pay an average of $963 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 193 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17540 is 15% below, ranking #963 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mckeesport (ZIP 15135) at $963, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17540 shows a 24.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.91% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,178. Insurers decline to renew 0.30% of policies in ZIP 17540 at expiration, a rise of 88.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17540 costs have risen 8.4% since 2018, from a low of $889 to a high of $963, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 17540 Compares

vs National Average
$963 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$963 vs $1,131
15% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17540, 2018–2022

$880$900$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $963
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17540.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $889 -
2019 $906 +2.0%
2020 $914 +0.9%
2021 $954 +4.3%
2022 $963 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$925
Premium Range
$889 - $963
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17540

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 17540?
At just the 5th national percentile, #963 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17540 (Leola, PA) pay a comparatively low $963 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Leola, PA?
In ZIP 17540, insurers report a 24.7% loss ratio, a 2.91% claims frequency, and a 0.30% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17540 compared to the national average?
At $963/yr, ZIP 17540 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17540?
ZIP 17540 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.30% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 88.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17540 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17540 have ranged from $889 to $963, with a 5-year average of $925. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 17540 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17540 averages $963/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #963 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.