ZIP 17974 · Schuylkill County

Seltzer, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17974, Seltzer, Pennsylvania.

3.2%
Loss ratio
#869 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,952
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17974 (Seltzer, PA) homeowners insurance averages $988/yr, 7th percentile nationally, 44% below the U.S. norm.

$988
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+9.8%
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)
$988/yr
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.12%
Avg severity: $2,797
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17974 (Seltzer, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 17974 (Seltzer, PA) at $988 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,952 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 17974 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 17974 is 13% below, ranking #869 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Huntington Mills (ZIP 18622) at $988, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 3.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.12% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,797.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17974 costs have risen 9.8% since 2018, from a low of $873 to a high of $988, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 17974 Compares

vs National Average
$988 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$988 vs $1,131
13% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17974, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $988
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17974.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $899 -
2019 $886 -1.5%
2020 $873 -1.5%
2021 $943 +8.0%
2022 $988 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$918
Premium Range
$873 - $988
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17974

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 17974?
ZIP 17974 (Seltzer, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $988 per year, #869 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Seltzer, PA?
In ZIP 17974, insurers report a 3.2% loss ratio, a 1.12% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17974 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17974 lands in the 7th percentile: its $988/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17974?
ZIP 17974 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17974 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17974 have ranged from $873 to $988, with a 5-year average of $918. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 17974 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17974 averages $988/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #869 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.