ZIP 18249 · Luzerne County

Sugarloaf, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18249, Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania.

17.6%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#348 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Sugarloaf, PA (ZIP 18249) averages $1,206/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally.

$1,206
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,206/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.18%
Avg severity: $6,650
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18249 (Sugarloaf, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18249 (Sugarloaf, PA) runs $1,206 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (above), ranking #348 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Little Meadows (ZIP 18830) at $1,205, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 17.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 18249. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,650. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.33%, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18249 premiums risen 2.7%, spanning $1,171 to $1,206 (five-year average: $1,186), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 18249 Compares

vs National Average
$1,206 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,206 vs $1,131
7% above state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18249, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210 20182019202020212022 $1,206
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18249.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,174 -
2019 $1,171 -0.3%
2020 $1,181 +0.9%
2021 $1,197 +1.4%
2022 $1,206 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,186
Premium Range
$1,171 - $1,206
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18249

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 18249?
ZIP 18249 (Sugarloaf, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,206 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #348 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sugarloaf, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 18249: claims frequency (3.18%), loss ratio (17.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.33%), together placing this ZIP at the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18249 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18249 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,206/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18249?
ZIP 18249 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.33% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18249 over 5 years?
ZIP 18249 premiums spanned $1,171 to $1,206 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,186. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 18249 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18249 has an average premium of $1,206/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 7% above the state average, ranking #348 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.