ZIP 18015 · Northampton County
Bethlehem, PA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18015, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
- 42.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.26%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #204 of 1517
- Pennsylvania rank
- 597
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,400/yr, Bethlehem, PA (ZIP 18015) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.
- $1,400
- Avg premium (2022)
- -21%
- vs U.S. average
- +5.6%
- since 2018
- 39th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 18015 (Bethlehem, PA)
ZIP 18015 (Bethlehem, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,400 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 597 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18015 in the 39th percentile, 21% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (above), ranking #204 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Clifton Heights (ZIP 19018) at $1,398, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 42.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 18015. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,691. 0.26% of ZIP 18015 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 23.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18015 premiums risen 5.6%, spanning $1,325 to $1,400 (five-year average: $1,360), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 18015 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 18015, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,325 | - |
| 2019 | $1,344 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,357 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $1,374 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $1,400 | +1.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 18015
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 18015 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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