ZIP 18240 · Carbon County

Nesquehoning, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18240, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania.

59.2%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#548 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
51
Policies

The verdict

At $1,075/yr, Nesquehoning, PA (ZIP 18240) sits in the 13th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,075
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,075/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.71%
Avg severity: $37,279
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-10.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18240 (Nesquehoning, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18240 (Nesquehoning, PA) at $1,075 per year for 2022 across approximately 51 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18240 in the 13th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (below), ranking #548 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Vanderbilt (ZIP 15486) at $1,075, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18240 is 59.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,279. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.40%, a drop of 10.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.0% through 2022, ranging $1,007 to $1,075 with a 5-year average of $1,030, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 18240 Compares

vs National Average
$1,075 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,075 vs $1,131
5% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18240, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,075
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18240.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,015 -
2019 $1,007 -0.7%
2020 $1,024 +1.7%
2021 $1,028 +0.4%
2022 $1,075 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,030
Premium Range
$1,007 - $1,075
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18240

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 18240?
At just the 13th national percentile, #548 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 18240 (Nesquehoning, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,075 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nesquehoning, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18240: a claims frequency of 1.71%, a loss ratio of 59.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18240 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18240 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,075/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18240?
Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 18240 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 10.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18240 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18240 have ranged from $1,007 to $1,075, with a 5-year average of $1,030. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 18240 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18240 has an average premium of $1,075/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average, ranking #548 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.

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