ZIP 17934 · Schuylkill County

Gilberton, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 17934, Gilberton, Pennsylvania averages $1,051/yr.

5.5%
Loss ratio
#628 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
191
Policies

The verdict

Gilberton, PA (ZIP 17934) averages $1,051/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,051
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+8.1%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
58/100
17934 - Gilberton, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A
$1,051/yr
Avg premium, 89th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 17934's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,051 Among the lowest lower than 89% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,051/yr
Below-median premium
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
5.5%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.85%
Avg severity: $3,128
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17934 (Gilberton, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17934 (Gilberton, PA) runs $1,051 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 191 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #628 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Hollidaysburg (ZIP 16648) at $1,051, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17934 shows a 5.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,128.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.1% through 2022, ranging $959 to $1,051 with a 5-year average of $1,006, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Schuylkill County in the upper risk band at 85.3 (Relatively Moderate): national 85th percentile, #17/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 26% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 60.6 · Community Resilience 77.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 17934 Compares

vs National Average
$1,051 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,051 vs $1,131
7% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17934, 2018–2022

$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,051
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17934.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $972 -
2019 $1,050 +8.0%
2020 $959 -8.6%
2021 $996 +3.9%
2022 $1,051 +5.5%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 17934

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,006
Premium Range
$959 - $1,051
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Schuylkill County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 17934 via FIPS 42107. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.3
Relatively Moderate · 85th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,809,366

Social Vulnerability Index 60.6 · Community Resilience 77.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 17934's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 17934: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Pennsylvania. County hazard context (Schuylkill, NRI 85.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,051/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 17934?
ZIP 17934 (Gilberton, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,051 per year, #628 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gilberton, PA?
In ZIP 17934, insurers report a 5.5% loss ratio, a 1.85% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17934 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17934 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,051/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17934?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17934 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17934 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17934 have ranged from $959 to $1,051, with a 5-year average of $1,006. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 17934 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17934 runs 7% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,051/yr), ranking #628 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 17934?
Schuylkill County scores 85.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 85th percentile nationally and #17 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 17934

This ZIP's premiums run at the 11th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.