ZIP 18055 · Northampton County

Hellertown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18055, Hellertown, Pennsylvania.

33.4%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#257 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
212
Policies

The verdict

Hellertown, PA (ZIP 18055) averages $1,318/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally.

$1,318
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+6.9%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,318/yr
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $11,679
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
-16.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18055 (Hellertown, PA)

ZIP 18055 (Hellertown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,318 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 212 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18055 comes in 26% below, the 33rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (above), ranking #257 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Hawley (ZIP 18428) at $1,318, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18055 shows a 33.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,679. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.27% in this ZIP, a drop of 16.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18055 premiums risen 6.9%, spanning $1,232 to $1,318 (five-year average: $1,266), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 18055 Compares

vs National Average
$1,318 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,318 vs $1,131
17% above state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18055, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340 20182019202020212022 $1,318
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18055.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,232 -
2019 $1,239 +0.5%
2020 $1,255 +1.3%
2021 $1,288 +2.6%
2022 $1,318 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,266
Premium Range
$1,232 - $1,318
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18055

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 18055?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18055 (Hellertown, PA) averages $1,318 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 33rd percentile, #257 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hellertown, PA?
In ZIP 18055, insurers report a 33.4% loss ratio, a 3.77% claims frequency, and a 0.27% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18055 compared to the national average?
At $1,318/yr, ZIP 18055 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 33rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18055?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18055 is 0.27%, a drop of 16.5% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18055 over 5 years?
ZIP 18055 premiums spanned $1,232 to $1,318 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,266. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 18055 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18055 has an average premium of $1,318/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 17% above the state average, ranking #257 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.

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