ZIP 18621 · Luzerne County

Hunlock Creek, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18621, Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania.

16.3%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#605 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
54
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hunlock Creek, PA (ZIP 18621) runs $1,058/yr on average: the 12th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,058
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,058/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.88%
Avg severity: $9,183
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+29.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18621 (Hunlock Creek, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18621 (Hunlock Creek, PA) at $1,058 per year for 2022 across approximately 54 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% below that mark and lands in the 12th national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 18621 is 6% below, ranking #605 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Wyalusing (ZIP 18853) at $1,058, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 16.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 1.88% of policies in ZIP 18621 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,183. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a rise of 29.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18621 premiums risen 2.3%, spanning $1,030 to $1,062 (five-year average: $1,043), an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 18621 Compares

vs National Average
$1,058 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,058 vs $1,131
6% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18621, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070 20182019202020212022 $1,058
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18621.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,035 -
2019 $1,032 -0.3%
2020 $1,030 -0.2%
2021 $1,062 +3.1%
2022 $1,058 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,043
Premium Range
$1,030 - $1,062
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18621

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 18621?
ZIP 18621 (Hunlock Creek, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,058 per year, #605 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hunlock Creek, PA?
In ZIP 18621, insurers report a 16.3% loss ratio, a 1.88% claims frequency, and a 0.98% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18621 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18621 premiums of $1,058/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18621?
Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 18621 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 29.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18621 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18621 have ranged from $1,030 to $1,062, with a 5-year average of $1,043. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 18621 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18621 has an average premium of $1,058/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #605 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.