ZIP 17579 · Lancaster County

Strasburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17579, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

16.4%
Loss ratio
0.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#786 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
164
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17579 (Strasburg, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,007/yr, 8th percentile nationally, 43% below the U.S. norm.

$1,007
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,007/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $6,026
Nonrenewal Rate
0.20%
-6.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17579 (Strasburg, PA)

ZIP 17579 (Strasburg, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,007 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 164 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 17579 comes in 43% below, the 8th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #786 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Coudersport (ZIP 16915) at $1,007, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 16.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 17579. 2.74% of policies in ZIP 17579 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,026. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.20% in this ZIP, a drop of 6.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17579 premiums risen 7.0%, spanning $929 to $1,007 (five-year average: $958), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 17579 Compares

vs National Average
$1,007 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,007 vs $1,131
11% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17579, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000$1,020 20182019202020212022 $1,007
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17579.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $941 -
2019 $929 -1.3%
2020 $942 +1.5%
2021 $969 +2.8%
2022 $1,007 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$958
Premium Range
$929 - $1,007
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17579

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

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 17579?
At just the 8th national percentile, #786 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17579 (Strasburg, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,007 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Strasburg, PA?
In ZIP 17579, insurers report a 16.4% loss ratio, a 2.74% claims frequency, and a 0.20% nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17579 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17579 lands in the 8th percentile: its $1,007/yr average is 43% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17579?
ZIP 17579 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.20% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 6.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17579 over 5 years?
ZIP 17579 premiums spanned $929 to $1,007 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $958. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 17579 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17579 has an average premium of $1,007/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #786 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.