ZIP 18072 · Northampton County

Pen Argyl, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18072, Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.

14.2%
Loss ratio
0.26%
Nonrenewal rate
#439 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
168
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18072 (Pen Argyl, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,130/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,130
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+2.4%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,130/yr
+2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.25%
Avg severity: $7,132
Nonrenewal Rate
0.26%
-47.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18072 (Pen Argyl, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18072 (Pen Argyl, PA) at $1,130 per year for 2022 across approximately 168 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18072 comes in 36% below, the 17th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 0% (below), ranking #439 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Blue Ridge Summit (ZIP 17214) at $1,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18072 shows a 14.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.25% of policies in ZIP 18072 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,132. Insurers decline to renew 0.26% of policies in ZIP 18072 at expiration, a drop of 47.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.4% through 2022, ranging $1,103 to $1,144 with a 5-year average of $1,121, 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 18072 Compares

vs National Average
$1,130 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,130 vs $1,131
0% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18072, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,130
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18072.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,103 -
2019 $1,108 +0.4%
2020 $1,117 +0.8%
2021 $1,144 +2.5%
2022 $1,130 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,121
Premium Range
$1,103 - $1,144
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18072

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 18072?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18072 (Pen Argyl, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,130 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #439 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pen Argyl, PA?
In ZIP 18072, insurers report a 14.2% loss ratio, a 2.25% claims frequency, and a 0.26% nonrenewal rate, the 17th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18072 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18072 premiums of $1,130/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18072?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18072 is 0.26%, a drop of 47.1% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18072 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18072 have ranged from $1,103 to $1,144, with a 5-year average of $1,121. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 18072 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18072 averages $1,130/yr, 0% below that figure, ranking #439 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.