ZIP 17565 · Lancaster County

Pequea, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17565, Pequea, Pennsylvania.

31.1%
Loss ratio
0.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#396 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
71
Policies

The verdict

At $1,165/yr, Pequea, PA (ZIP 17565) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 34% below the U.S. average.

$1,165
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,165/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.32%
Avg severity: $8,386
Nonrenewal Rate
0.19%
-84.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17565 (Pequea, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17565 (Pequea, PA) runs $1,165 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 71 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #396 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Germansville (ZIP 18053) at $1,166, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 17565. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,386. 0.19% of ZIP 17565 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 84.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17565 premiums risen 2.3%, spanning $1,126 to $1,165 (five-year average: $1,145), an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 17565 Compares

vs National Average
$1,165 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,165 vs $1,131
3% above state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17565, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170 20182019202020212022 $1,165
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17565.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,140 -
2019 $1,126 -1.2%
2020 $1,128 +0.2%
2021 $1,165 +3.3%
2022 $1,165 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,145
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,165
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17565

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

  • Put ZIP 17565 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 17565?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17565 (Pequea, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,165 per year as of 2022, just the 20th percentile nationally, #396 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pequea, PA?
In ZIP 17565, insurers report a 31.1% loss ratio, a 4.32% claims frequency, and a 0.19% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17565 compared to the national average?
At $1,165/yr, ZIP 17565 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17565?
ZIP 17565 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.19% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 84.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17565 over 5 years?
ZIP 17565 premiums spanned $1,126 to $1,165 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,145. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 17565 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17565 runs 3% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,165/yr), ranking #396 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.