ZIP 18431 · Wayne County

Honesdale, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18431, Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

12.0%
Loss ratio
1.07%
Nonrenewal rate
#350 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Honesdale, PA (ZIP 18431) averages $1,204/yr for homeowners insurance, 32% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,204
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,204/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.41%
Avg severity: $10,254
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
-22.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18431 (Honesdale, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18431 (Honesdale, PA) at $1,204 per year for 2022 across approximately 36 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18431 comes in 32% below, the 23rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 7% above, ranking #350 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Lemoyne (ZIP 17043) at $1,204, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 12.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,254. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.07%, a drop of 22.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18431 have fallen by 1.8%, ranging from $1,196 to $1,227 with a five-year average of $1,210, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 18431 Compares

vs National Average
$1,204 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,204 vs $1,131
7% above state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18431, 2018–2022

$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220$1,230 20182019202020212022 $1,204
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18431.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,227 -
2019 $1,219 -0.7%
2020 $1,203 -1.3%
2021 $1,196 -0.6%
2022 $1,204 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,210
Premium Range
$1,196 - $1,227
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18431

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 18431?
ZIP 18431 (Honesdale, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,204 per year as of 2022 (23rd percentile, #350 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Honesdale, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18431: a claims frequency of 1.41%, a loss ratio of 12.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.07%, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18431 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18431 premiums of $1,204/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18431?
ZIP 18431 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.07% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 22.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18431 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18431 have ranged from $1,196 to $1,227, with a 5-year average of $1,210. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 18431 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18431 averages $1,204/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #350 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.