ZIP 18342 · Monroe County

Mountainhome, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18342, Mountainhome, Pennsylvania.

0.7%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#285 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
172
Policies

The verdict

At $1,279/yr, Mountainhome, PA (ZIP 18342) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,279
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
-7.1%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,279/yr
-7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.00%
Avg severity: $460
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18342 (Mountainhome, PA)

ZIP 18342 (Mountainhome, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,279 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 172 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18342 comes in 28% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #285 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Saylorsburg (ZIP 18353) at $1,279, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18342 shows a 0.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $460. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.00%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 18342 costs have fallen 7.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,197 to a high of $1,377, an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 18342 Compares

vs National Average
$1,279 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,279 vs $1,131
13% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18342, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,279
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18342.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,377 -
2019 $1,197 -13.1%
2020 $1,263 +5.5%
2021 $1,207 -4.4%
2022 $1,279 +6.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,265
Premium Range
$1,197 - $1,377
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18342

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 18342?
ZIP 18342 (Mountainhome, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,279 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #285 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed -7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mountainhome, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18342: a claims frequency of 2.00%, a loss ratio of 0.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 2.00%, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18342 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18342 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,279/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18342?
Insurers decline to renew 2.00% of policies in ZIP 18342 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18342 over 5 years?
ZIP 18342 premiums spanned $1,197 to $1,377 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,265. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 18342 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18342 averages $1,279/yr, 13% above that figure, ranking #285 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.

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