ZIP 18231 · Schuylkill County

Kelayres, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 18231, Kelayres, Pennsylvania averages $987/yr.

10.9%
Loss ratio
#872 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
208
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18231 (Kelayres, PA) homeowners insurance averages $987/yr, 7th percentile nationally, 44% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$987
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+9.0%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
60/100
18231 - Kelayres, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$987/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
85.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 18231's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$987 Among the lowest lower than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$987/yr
Below-median premium
+9.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.77%
Avg severity: $2,841
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18231 (Kelayres, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18231 (Kelayres, PA) runs $987 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 208 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18231 in the 7th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 13% below that figure, ranking #872 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Harrisburg (ZIP 17113) at $987, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18231 shows a 10.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.77% of policies in ZIP 18231 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,841.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18231 have risen by 9.0%, ranging from $905 to $987 with a five-year average of $947, an annualized rate of +2.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Schuylkill County in the upper risk band at 85.3 (Relatively Moderate): national 85th percentile, #17/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 26% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 60.6 · Community Resilience 77.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 18231 Compares

vs National Average
$987 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$987 vs $1,131
13% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18231, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980$1,000 20182019202020212022 $987
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18231.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $905 -
2019 $972 +7.4%
2020 $919 -5.4%
2021 $953 +3.7%
2022 $987 +3.6%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 18231, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$947
Premium Range
$905 - $987
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Schuylkill County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 18231 via FIPS 42107. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
85.3
Relatively Moderate · 85th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $2,809,366

Social Vulnerability Index 60.6 · Community Resilience 77.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 18231

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 18231 in Schuylkill County (NRI 85.3, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($987/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 18231?
ZIP 18231 (Kelayres, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $987 per year, #872 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +9.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kelayres, PA?
In ZIP 18231, insurers report a 10.9% loss ratio, a 3.77% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18231 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18231 premiums of $987/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18231?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 18231 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18231 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18231 runs $905-$987 (5-year average $947). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 18231 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18231 runs 13% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $987/yr), ranking #872 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 18231?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 18231 (Schuylkill) is 85.3 - #17/67 in Pennsylvania, 85th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 18231

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.