ZIP 17855 · Union County

New Berlin, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17855, New Berlin, Pennsylvania.

2.5%
Loss ratio
#1408 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
196
Policies

The verdict

New Berlin, PA (ZIP 17855) averages $845/yr for homeowners insurance, 52% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally.

$845
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$845/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.22%
Avg severity: $1,751
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17855 (New Berlin, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17855 (New Berlin, PA) at $845 per year for 2022 across approximately 196 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17855 in the 1st percentile, 52% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #1408 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is East Butler (ZIP 16029) at $845, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 2.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,751.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17855 have risen by 0.8%, ranging from $829 to $847 with a five-year average of $839, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 17855 Compares

vs National Average
$845 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$845 vs $1,131
25% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17855, 2018–2022

$825$830$835$840$845$850 20182019202020212022 $845
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17855.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $839 -
2019 $829 -1.1%
2020 $833 +0.4%
2021 $847 +1.7%
2022 $845 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$839
Premium Range
$829 - $847
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17855

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 17855?
ZIP 17855 (New Berlin, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $845 per year, #1408 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Berlin, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17855: a claims frequency of 1.22%, a loss ratio of 2.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17855 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17855 lands in the 1st percentile: its $845/yr average is 52% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17855?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 17855 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17855 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17855 runs $829-$847 (5-year average $839). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 17855 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17855 has an average premium of $845/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #1408 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.