ZIP 17935 Insurance Data

Girardville, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County · 153 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,016/yr
+5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.67%
Avg severity: $5,715
Nonrenewal Rate
0.78%
-2.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17935 (Girardville, PA)

ZIP 17935 (Girardville, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,016 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 153 reported policies. That is 43% 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, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17935 is 26.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,715. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.78% in this ZIP, a drop of 2.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 17935 have risen by 5.7%, ranging from $962 to $1,033 with a five-year average of $990 — an annualized rate of +1.4% per year. 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 17935 Compares

vs National Average
$1,016 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,016 vs $1,131
10% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $962
2019 $971 +1.0%
2020 $965 -0.6%
2021 $1,033 +7.0%
2022 $1,016 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$990
Premium Range
$962 - $1,033
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 17935?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17935 (Girardville, PA) is $1,016 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Girardville, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.67% in this ZIP), loss ratio (26.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.78%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17935 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17935 premiums of $1,016/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17935?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17935 is 0.78%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -2.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17935 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17935 have ranged from $962 to $1,033, with a 5-year average of $990. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 17935 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17935 has an average premium of $1,016/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average.

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