ZIP 17981 · Schuylkill County

Tremont, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17981, Tremont, Pennsylvania.

15.4%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#1157 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
38
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 17981 (Tremont, PA) homeowners insurance averages $917/yr, 3rd percentile nationally, 48% below the U.S. norm.

$917
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+7.2%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$917/yr
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $5,682
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-68.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17981 (Tremont, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 17981 (Tremont, PA) runs $917 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 38 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 48% below that mark and lands in the 3rd national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #1157 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Mill Creek (ZIP 17060) at $917, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17981 is 15.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.48%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,682. 0.38% of ZIP 17981 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 68.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 17981 costs have risen 7.2% since 2018, from a low of $842 to a high of $917, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 17981 Compares

vs National Average
$917 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$917 vs $1,131
19% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17981, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900$920$940 20182019202020212022 $917
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17981.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $855 -
2019 $842 -1.5%
2020 $870 +3.4%
2021 $888 +2.1%
2022 $917 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$874
Premium Range
$842 - $917
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17981

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 17981?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 17981 (Tremont, PA) is comparatively affordable at $917 per year as of 2022, just the 3rd percentile nationally, #1157 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tremont, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 17981: claims frequency (2.48%), loss ratio (15.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.38%), together placing this ZIP at the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17981 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 17981 lands in the 3rd percentile: its $917/yr average is 48% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17981?
ZIP 17981 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 68.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17981 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 17981 runs $842-$917 (5-year average $874). The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 17981 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 17981 averages $917/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #1157 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.