ZIP 17820 · Columbia County
Catawissa, PA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17820, Catawissa, Pennsylvania.
- 48.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.24%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #730 of 1517
- Pennsylvania rank
- 23
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,021/yr, Catawissa, PA (ZIP 17820) sits in the 9th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.
- $1,021
- Avg premium (2022)
- -42%
- vs U.S. average
- +1.7%
- since 2018
- 9th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 17820 (Catawissa, PA)
Homeowners in ZIP 17820 (Catawissa, PA) pay an average of $1,021 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #730 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Belle Vernon (ZIP 15012) at $1,021, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 17820 shows a 48.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.07% of policies in ZIP 17820 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,067. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.24%, a drop of 45.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17820 have risen by 1.7%, ranging from $1,004 to $1,032 with a five-year average of $1,015, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 17820 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 17820, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,004 | - |
| 2019 | $1,007 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | $1,009 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $1,032 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $1,021 | -1.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 17820
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 17820 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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
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