ZIP 18327 Insurance Data

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania · Monroe County · 144 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,314/yr
-5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $4,499
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18327 (Delaware Water Gap, PA)

ZIP 18327 (Delaware Water Gap, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,314 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 144 reported policies. That is 26% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 32th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 16% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18327 is 15.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,499.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18327 have fallen by 5.0%, ranging from $1,314 to $1,402 with a five-year average of $1,364 — an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 18327 Compares

vs National Average
$1,314 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,314 vs $1,131
16% above state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,384
2019 $1,355 -2.1%
2020 $1,402 +3.5%
2021 $1,365 -2.7%
2022 $1,314 -3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,364
Premium Range
$1,314 - $1,402
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% 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 18327?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18327 (Delaware Water Gap, PA) is $1,314 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Delaware Water Gap, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.46% in this ZIP), loss ratio (15.3%), and nonrenewal rates (N/A). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18327 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18327 premiums of $1,314/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18327?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18327 is N/A. 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 18327 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18327 have ranged from $1,314 to $1,402, with a 5-year average of $1,364. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 18327 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18327 has an average premium of $1,314/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 16% above the state average.

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