ZIP 18216 Insurance Data

Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania · Carbon County · 79 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$972/yr
+7.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.72%
Avg severity: $4,698
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-53.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18216 (Beaver Meadows, PA)

ZIP 18216 (Beaver Meadows, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $972 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 79 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 14% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18216 is 13.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,698. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.34% in this ZIP, a drop of 53.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18216 have risen by 7.6%, ranging from $887 to $972 with a five-year average of $919 — an annualized rate of +1.9% per year. 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 18216 Compares

vs National Average
$972 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$972 vs $1,131
14% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $903
2019 $887 -1.7%
2020 $907 +2.2%
2021 $926 +2.1%
2022 $972 +4.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$919
Premium Range
$887 - $972
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 18216?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18216 (Beaver Meadows, PA) is $972 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Beaver Meadows, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.72% in this ZIP), loss ratio (13.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.34%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18216 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18216 premiums of $972/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18216?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18216 is 0.34%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -53.9% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18216 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18216 have ranged from $887 to $972, with a 5-year average of $919. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 18216 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18216 has an average premium of $972/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average.

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