ZIP 17601 · Lancaster County

Lancaster, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17601, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

45.8%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#521 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
576
Policies

The verdict

Lancaster, PA (ZIP 17601) averages $1,088/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,088
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,088/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.52%
Avg severity: $11,020
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
+20.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA) at $1,088 per year for 2022 across approximately 576 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17601 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #521 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Home (ZIP 15747) at $1,088, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17601 shows a 45.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,020. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.38% in this ZIP, a rise of 20.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17601 have risen by 7.0%, ranging from $1,017 to $1,088 with a five-year average of $1,049, 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 17601 Compares

vs National Average
$1,088 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,088 vs $1,131
4% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17601, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,088
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,017 -
2019 $1,033 +1.6%
2020 $1,046 +1.3%
2021 $1,063 +1.6%
2022 $1,088 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,049
Premium Range
$1,017 - $1,088
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17601

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 17601?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17601 (Lancaster, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,088 per year as of 2022, just the 14th percentile nationally, #521 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lancaster, PA?
In ZIP 17601, insurers report a 45.8% loss ratio, a 4.52% claims frequency, and a 0.38% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17601 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17601 premiums of $1,088/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17601?
Insurers decline to renew 0.38% of policies in ZIP 17601 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 20.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17601 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17601 have ranged from $1,017 to $1,088, with a 5-year average of $1,049. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 17601 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17601 has an average premium of $1,088/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #521 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.