ZIP 18248 · Schuylkill County

Sheppton, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18248, Sheppton, Pennsylvania.

40.5%
Loss ratio
1.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#886 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
16
Policies

The verdict

At $983/yr, Sheppton, PA (ZIP 18248) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$983
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
-5.2%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$983/yr
-5.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.65%
Avg severity: $7,058
Nonrenewal Rate
1.61%
-16.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18248 (Sheppton, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18248 (Sheppton, PA) at $983 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 13% (below), ranking #886 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Bechtelsville (ZIP 19505) at $983, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18248 shows a 40.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.65% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,058. Insurers decline to renew 1.61% of policies in ZIP 18248 at expiration, a drop of 16.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.2% through 2022, ranging $945 to $1,037 with a 5-year average of $984, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 18248 Compares

vs National Average
$983 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$983 vs $1,131
13% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18248, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $983
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18248.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,037 -
2019 $992 -4.4%
2020 $963 -2.9%
2021 $945 -1.9%
2022 $983 +4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$984
Premium Range
$945 - $1,037
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18248

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 18248?
ZIP 18248 (Sheppton, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $983 per year, #886 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -5.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sheppton, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 18248: claims frequency (5.65%), loss ratio (40.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.61%), together placing this ZIP at the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18248 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18248 premiums of $983/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 18248?
ZIP 18248 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.61% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 16.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18248 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18248 have ranged from $945 to $1,037, with a 5-year average of $984. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 18248 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18248 runs 13% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $983/yr), ranking #886 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.