ZIP 18357 · Monroe County

Skytop, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18357, Skytop, Pennsylvania.

193.0%
Loss ratio
#7 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $3,957/yr, Skytop, PA (ZIP 18357) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 123% above the U.S. average.

$3,957
Avg premium (2022)
+123%
vs U.S. average
+5.7%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,957/yr
+5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
193.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.00%
Avg severity: $54,563
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18357 (Skytop, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 18357 (Skytop, PA) pay an average of $3,957 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 10 reported policies. That is 123% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 250% above, ranking #7 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Philadelphia (ZIP 19106) at $4,038, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18357 shows a 193.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 14.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $54,563.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.7% through 2022, ranging $3,497 to $4,196 with a 5-year average of $3,879, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 18357 Compares

vs National Average
$3,957 vs $1,776
123% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$3,957 vs $1,131
250% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18357, 2018–2022

$3,400$3,600$3,800$4,000$4,200$4,400 20182019202020212022 $3,957
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18357.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,745 -
2019 $4,003 +6.9%
2020 $4,196 +4.8%
2021 $3,497 -16.7%
2022 $3,957 +13.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,879
Premium Range
$3,497 - $4,196
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18357

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 18357?
ZIP 18357 (Skytop, PA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,957 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #7 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Skytop, PA?
Insurers in ZIP 18357 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 193.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 14.00% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18357 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18357 lands in the 98th percentile: its $3,957/yr average is 123% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18357?
ZIP 18357 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18357 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18357 runs $3,497-$4,196 (5-year average $3,879). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 18357 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18357 averages $3,957/yr, 250% above that figure, ranking #7 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.