ZIP 18017 · Northampton County

Bethlehem, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18017, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

29.2%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#354 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
897
Policies

The verdict

Bethlehem, PA (ZIP 18017) averages $1,201/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,201
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,201/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.99%
Avg severity: $8,802
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-41.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18017 (Bethlehem, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) pay an average of $1,201 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 897 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 23rd national percentile. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #354 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Oakmont (ZIP 15139) at $1,201, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18017 shows a 29.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.99% of policies in ZIP 18017 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,802. 0.29% of ZIP 18017 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 41.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 18017 costs have risen 2.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,174 to a high of $1,201, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 18017 Compares

vs National Average
$1,201 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,201 vs $1,131
6% above state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18017, 2018–2022

$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210 20182019202020212022 $1,201
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18017.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,174 -
2019 $1,184 +0.9%
2020 $1,191 +0.6%
2021 $1,192 +0.1%
2022 $1,201 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,188
Premium Range
$1,174 - $1,201
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18017

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 18017?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) averages $1,201 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 23rd percentile, #354 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bethlehem, PA?
In ZIP 18017, insurers report a 29.2% loss ratio, a 3.99% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18017 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18017 premiums of $1,201/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18017?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18017 is 0.29%, a drop of 41.5% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18017 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18017 runs $1,174-$1,201 (5-year average $1,188). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 18017 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18017 averages $1,201/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #354 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.