ZIP 18617 · Luzerne County

Glen Lyon, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18617, Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania.

77.5%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#469 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
122
Policies

The verdict

At $1,113/yr, Glen Lyon, PA (ZIP 18617) sits in the 16th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,113
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+18.6%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,113/yr
+18.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.88%
Avg severity: $29,971
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-37.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18617 (Glen Lyon, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 18617 (Glen Lyon, PA) pay an average of $1,113 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 122 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18617 in the 16th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 18617 is 2% below, ranking #469 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Scranton (ZIP 18505) at $1,113, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18617 shows a 77.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.88% of policies in ZIP 18617 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,971. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.72%, a drop of 37.2% over the past five years, 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 18617 costs have risen 18.6% since 2018, from a low of $939 to a high of $1,113, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 18617 Compares

vs National Average
$1,113 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,113 vs $1,131
2% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18617, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,113
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18617.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $939 -
2019 $1,005 +7.0%
2020 $997 -0.8%
2021 $998 +0.1%
2022 $1,113 +11.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,010
Premium Range
$939 - $1,113
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18617

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 18617?
ZIP 18617 (Glen Lyon, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 16th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,113 per year, #469 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +18.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Glen Lyon, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18617: a claims frequency of 2.88%, a loss ratio of 77.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18617 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18617 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,113/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18617?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 18617 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 37.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18617 over 5 years?
ZIP 18617 premiums spanned $939 to $1,113 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,010. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 18617 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18617 runs 2% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,113/yr), ranking #469 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.