ZIP 18202 · Luzerne County

Hazleton, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18202, Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

20.7%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#716 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
142
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18202 (Hazleton, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,025/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 42% below the U.S. norm.

$1,025
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+5.9%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,025/yr
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.02%
Avg severity: $7,035
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
+51.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18202 (Hazleton, PA)

ZIP 18202 (Hazleton, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,025 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 142 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18202 comes in 42% below, the 9th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #716 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Shippenville (ZIP 16254) at $1,025, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 18202. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,035. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a rise of 51.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18202 premiums risen 5.9%, spanning $966 to $1,025 (five-year average: $989), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 18202 Compares

vs National Average
$1,025 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,025 vs $1,131
9% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18202, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,025
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $968 -
2019 $966 -0.2%
2020 $974 +0.9%
2021 $1,012 +3.8%
2022 $1,025 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$989
Premium Range
$966 - $1,025
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18202

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 18202?
ZIP 18202 (Hazleton, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,025 per year, #716 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hazleton, PA?
In ZIP 18202, insurers report a 20.7% loss ratio, a 3.02% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18202 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18202 premiums of $1,025/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18202?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18202 is 0.75%, a rise of 51.4% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18202 over 5 years?
ZIP 18202 premiums spanned $966 to $1,025 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $989. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 18202 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18202 averages $1,025/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #716 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.