ZIP 18034 · Lehigh County

Center Valley, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18034, Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

49.6%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#145 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
281
Policies

The verdict

At $1,497/yr, Center Valley, PA (ZIP 18034) sits in the 46th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,497
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,497/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $20,257
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
+49.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18034 (Center Valley, PA)

ZIP 18034 (Center Valley, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,497 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 281 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 32% above, ranking #145 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Springfield (ZIP 19064) at $1,497, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18034 is 49.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,257. 0.52% of ZIP 18034 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 49.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18034 have risen by 5.3%, ranging from $1,422 to $1,497 with a five-year average of $1,471, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 18034 Compares

vs National Average
$1,497 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,497 vs $1,131
32% above state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18034, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,420$1,440$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520 20182019202020212022 $1,497
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,422 -
2019 $1,466 +3.1%
2020 $1,495 +1.9%
2021 $1,474 -1.4%
2022 $1,497 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,471
Premium Range
$1,422 - $1,497
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18034

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

  • Put ZIP 18034 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 18034?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #145 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 18034 (Center Valley, PA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,497 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Center Valley, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 18034: claims frequency (3.66%), loss ratio (49.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.52%), together placing this ZIP at the 46th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18034 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18034 premiums of $1,497/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18034?
ZIP 18034 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 49.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18034 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18034 have ranged from $1,422 to $1,497, with a 5-year average of $1,471. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 18034 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18034 has an average premium of $1,497/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 32% above the state average, ranking #145 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.