ZIP 17983 · Schuylkill County

Valley View, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 17983, Valley View, Pennsylvania.

92.7%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#1461 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
249
Policies

The verdict

Valley View, PA (ZIP 17983) averages $820/yr for homeowners insurance, 54% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally.

$820
Avg premium (2022)
-54%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
0th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$820/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
92.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $23,962
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+75.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 17983 (Valley View, PA)

ZIP 17983 (Valley View, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $820 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 249 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 17983 comes in 54% below, the 0th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 28% below that figure, ranking #1461 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Waterville (ZIP 17776) at $820, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 17983 is 92.7%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,962. Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 17983 at expiration, a rise of 75.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 17983 premiums risen 7.8%, spanning $760 to $820 (five-year average: $790), 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 17983 Compares

vs National Average
$820 vs $1,776
54% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$820 vs $1,131
28% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 17983, 2018–2022

$740$760$780$800$820$840 20182019202020212022 $820
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 17983.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $760 -
2019 $766 +0.7%
2020 $788 +2.9%
2021 $815 +3.3%
2022 $820 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$790
Premium Range
$760 - $820
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 17983

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 17983?
ZIP 17983 (Valley View, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 0th percentile as of 2022, averaging $820 per year, #1461 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Valley View, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 17983: a claims frequency of 3.17%, a loss ratio of 92.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.98%, placing this ZIP in the 0th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 17983 compared to the national average?
At $820/yr, ZIP 17983 runs 54% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 0th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17983?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 17983 is 0.98%, a rise of 75.1% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 17983 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 17983 have ranged from $760 to $820, with a 5-year average of $790. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 17983 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 17983 has an average premium of $820/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #1461 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.