ZIP 18201 · Luzerne County

Hazleton, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18201, Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

44.3%
Loss ratio
1.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#584 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
493
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hazleton, PA (ZIP 18201) runs $1,064/yr on average: the 12th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,064
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,064/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.18%
Avg severity: $11,280
Nonrenewal Rate
1.02%
-14.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA)

ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,064 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 493 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% below that mark and lands in the 12th national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #584 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is State College (ZIP 16803) at $1,064, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18201 shows a 44.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,280. 1.02% of ZIP 18201 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 14.9% 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 18201 have risen by 8.8%, ranging from $978 to $1,064 with a five-year average of $1,017, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 18201 Compares

vs National Average
$1,064 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,064 vs $1,131
6% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18201, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,064
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $978 -
2019 $993 +1.5%
2020 $1,016 +2.3%
2021 $1,034 +1.8%
2022 $1,064 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$978 - $1,064
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18201

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 18201?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18201 (Hazleton, PA) is comparatively affordable at $1,064 per year as of 2022, just the 12th percentile nationally, #584 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hazleton, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 18201: claims frequency (4.18%), loss ratio (44.3%), and nonrenewal rate (1.02%), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18201 compared to the national average?
At $1,064/yr, ZIP 18201 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18201?
Insurers decline to renew 1.02% of policies in ZIP 18201 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 14.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18201 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18201 have ranged from $978 to $1,064, with a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 18201 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18201 runs 6% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,064/yr), ranking #584 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.