ZIP 18618 · Luzerne County

Harveys Lake, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18618, Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania.

119.1%
Loss ratio
0.43%
Nonrenewal rate
#275 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
82
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Harveys Lake, PA (ZIP 18618) runs $1,299/yr on average: the 31st percentile nationally and 27% below the U.S. average.

$1,299
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,299/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
119.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.09%
Avg severity: $37,849
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-34.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18618 (Harveys Lake, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18618 (Harveys Lake, PA) runs $1,299 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 82 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18618 comes in 27% below, the 31st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 15% above, ranking #275 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Folsom (ZIP 19033) at $1,299, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18618 shows a 119.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $37,849. Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 18618 at expiration, a drop of 34.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.1% through 2022, ranging $1,273 to $1,300 with a 5-year average of $1,285, 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 18618 Compares

vs National Average
$1,299 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,299 vs $1,131
15% above state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18618, 2018–2022

$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310 20182019202020212022 $1,299
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18618.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,273 -
2019 $1,300 +2.2%
2020 $1,281 -1.5%
2021 $1,274 -0.6%
2022 $1,299 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,285
Premium Range
$1,273 - $1,300
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18618

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 18618 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Pennsylvania compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Pennsylvania overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 18618?
ZIP 18618 (Harveys Lake, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,299 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #275 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Harveys Lake, PA?
ZIP 18618 is running a loss ratio above 100% (119.1%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 4.09% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.43%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18618 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18618 premiums of $1,299/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18618?
Insurers decline to renew 0.43% of policies in ZIP 18618 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 34.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18618 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18618 runs $1,273-$1,300 (5-year average $1,285). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 18618 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18618 runs 15% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,299/yr), ranking #275 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.