ZIP 17970 · Schuylkill County

Saint Clair, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17970, Saint Clair, Pennsylvania.

22.6%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#652 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
912
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saint Clair, PA (ZIP 17970) runs $1,041/yr on average: the 10th percentile nationally and 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,041
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,041/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $7,131
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-19.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17970 (Saint Clair, PA)

ZIP 17970 (Saint Clair, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,041 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 912 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 17970 comes in 41% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17970 is 8% below, ranking #652 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Towanda (ZIP 18848) at $1,041, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17970 is 22.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,131. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.79%, a drop of 19.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17970 costs have risen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $998 to a high of $1,041, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 17970 Compares

vs National Average
$1,041 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,041 vs $1,131
8% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17970, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,041
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17970.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $998 -
2019 $998 -0.0%
2020 $1,007 +0.9%
2021 $1,024 +1.7%
2022 $1,041 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,014
Premium Range
$998 - $1,041
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17970

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 17970?
At just the 10th national percentile, #652 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 17970 (Saint Clair, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,041 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Clair, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 17970: claims frequency (3.30%), loss ratio (22.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17970 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17970 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,041/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17970?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17970 is 0.79%, a drop of 19.9% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17970 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17970 have ranged from $998 to $1,041, with a 5-year average of $1,014. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 17970 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17970 runs 8% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,041/yr), ranking #652 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.