ZIP 18020 · Northampton County

Bethlehem, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18020, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

57.9%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#341 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
570
Policies

The verdict

At $1,216/yr, Bethlehem, PA (ZIP 18020) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,216
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,216/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $17,584
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
+24.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18020 (Bethlehem, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18020 (Bethlehem, PA) runs $1,216 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 570 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18020 in the 24th percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (above), ranking #341 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Orwigsburg (ZIP 17961) at $1,216, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18020 shows a 57.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.00% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,584. Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 18020 at expiration, a rise of 24.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18020 have risen by 3.3%, ranging from $1,177 to $1,216 with a five-year average of $1,192, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 18020 Compares

vs National Average
$1,216 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,216 vs $1,131
8% above state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18020, 2018–2022

$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,216
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18020.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,177 -
2019 $1,185 +0.7%
2020 $1,191 +0.5%
2021 $1,193 +0.1%
2022 $1,216 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,192
Premium Range
$1,177 - $1,216
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18020

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 18020?
ZIP 18020 (Bethlehem, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,216 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #341 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bethlehem, PA?
In ZIP 18020, insurers report a 57.9% loss ratio, a 4.00% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18020 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18020 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,216/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18020?
ZIP 18020 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 24.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18020 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18020 have ranged from $1,177 to $1,216, with a 5-year average of $1,192. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 18020 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18020 has an average premium of $1,216/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 8% above the state average, ranking #341 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.