ZIP 18056 · Berks County

Hereford, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18056, Hereford, Pennsylvania.

14.2%
Loss ratio
#1517 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
217
Policies

The verdict

At $712/yr, Hereford, PA (ZIP 18056) sits in the 0th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 60% below the U.S. average.

$712
Avg premium (2022)
-60%
vs U.S. average
-9.4%
since 2018
0th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$712/yr
-9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.73%
Avg severity: $3,703
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18056 (Hereford, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18056 (Hereford, PA) at $712 per year for 2022 across approximately 217 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18056 in the 0th percentile, 60% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 37% (below), ranking #1517 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Montandon (ZIP 17850) at $723, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 14.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,703.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18056 premiums fallen 9.4%, spanning $687 to $786 (five-year average: $745), an annualized rate of -2.4% 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 18056 Compares

vs National Average
$712 vs $1,776
60% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$712 vs $1,131
37% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18056, 2018–2022

$650$700$750$800 20182019202020212022 $712
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18056.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $786 -
2019 $768 -2.2%
2020 $771 +0.4%
2021 $687 -11.0%
2022 $712 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$745
Premium Range
$687 - $786
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18056

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 18056?
ZIP 18056 (Hereford, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 0th percentile as of 2022, averaging $712 per year, #1517 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hereford, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18056: a claims frequency of 2.73%, a loss ratio of 14.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 0th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18056 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18056 premiums of $712/yr are 60% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 0th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18056?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18056 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18056 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18056 runs $687-$786 (5-year average $745). The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 18056 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18056 runs 37% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $712/yr), ranking #1517 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.