ZIP 17972 · Schuylkill County

Schuylkill Haven, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17972, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.

89.4%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#853 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
109
Policies

The verdict

Schuylkill Haven, PA (ZIP 17972) averages $992/yr for homeowners insurance, 44% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally.

$992
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$992/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.05%
Avg severity: $43,286
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-6.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17972 (Schuylkill Haven, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17972 (Schuylkill Haven, PA) runs $992 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 109 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #853 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Clark (ZIP 16113) at $992, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17972 is 89.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. 2.05% of policies in ZIP 17972 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $43,286. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 6.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17972 costs have risen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $982 to a high of $992, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 17972 Compares

vs National Average
$992 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$992 vs $1,131
12% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17972, 2018–2022

$980$985$990$995 20182019202020212022 $992
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17972.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $982 -
2019 $987 +0.5%
2020 $982 -0.4%
2021 $989 +0.7%
2022 $992 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$986
Premium Range
$982 - $992
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17972

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 17972 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 17972?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17972 (Schuylkill Haven, PA) is comparatively affordable at $992 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #853 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Schuylkill Haven, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 17972: claims frequency (2.05%), loss ratio (89.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.60%), together placing this ZIP at the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17972 compared to the national average?
At $992/yr, ZIP 17972 runs 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17972?
ZIP 17972 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.60% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 6.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17972 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17972 have ranged from $982 to $992, with a 5-year average of $986. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 17972 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17972 averages $992/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #853 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.