ZIP 18323 Insurance Data

Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania · Monroe County · 57 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,620/yr
-6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.05%
Avg severity: $33,839
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18323 (Buck Hill Falls, PA)

ZIP 18323 (Buck Hill Falls, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,620 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 57 reported policies. That is 48% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 132% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18323 is 65.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,839. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.01% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18323 have fallen by 6.4%, ranging from $2,596 to $2,799 with a five-year average of $2,670 — an annualized rate of -1.6% 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 18323 Compares

vs National Average
$2,620 vs $1,776
48% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$2,620 vs $1,131
132% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,799
2019 $2,691 -3.9%
2020 $2,644 -1.7%
2021 $2,596 -1.8%
2022 $2,620 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,670
Premium Range
$2,596 - $2,799
Annual Change Rate
-1.6% 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 18323?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18323 (Buck Hill Falls, PA) is $2,620 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buck Hill Falls, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.05% in this ZIP), loss ratio (65.2%), and nonrenewal rates (1.01%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18323 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18323 premiums of $2,620/yr are 48% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18323?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18323 is 1.01%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18323 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18323 have ranged from $2,596 to $2,799, with a 5-year average of $2,670. The annualized change rate is -1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 18323 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18323 has an average premium of $2,620/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 132% above the state average.

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