ZIP 17957 · Schuylkill County

Muir, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17957, Muir, Pennsylvania.

89.8%
Loss ratio
#1247 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
805
Policies

The verdict

At $895/yr, Muir, PA (ZIP 17957) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.

$895
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+8.0%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$895/yr
+8.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.40%
Avg severity: $18,276
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17957 (Muir, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17957 (Muir, PA) at $895 per year for 2022 across approximately 805 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #1247 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Waynesboro (ZIP 17268) at $895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 17957 shows a 89.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.40%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,276.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.0% through 2022, ranging $828 to $898 with a 5-year average of $867, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 17957 Compares

vs National Average
$895 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$895 vs $1,131
21% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17957, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900$920 20182019202020212022 $895
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17957.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $828 -
2019 $842 +1.6%
2020 $871 +3.4%
2021 $898 +3.1%
2022 $895 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$867
Premium Range
$828 - $898
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17957

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 17957 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 17957?
At just the 2nd national percentile, #1247 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17957 (Muir, PA) pay a comparatively low $895 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Muir, PA?
In ZIP 17957, insurers report a 89.8% loss ratio, a 4.40% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17957 compared to the national average?
ZIP 17957 premiums of $895/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17957?
ZIP 17957 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17957 over 5 years?
ZIP 17957 premiums spanned $828 to $898 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $867. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 17957 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17957 has an average premium of $895/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #1247 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.