ZIP 18623 Insurance Data

Laceyville, Pennsylvania · Wyoming County · 18 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,070/yr
-3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $9,906
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-5.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18623 (Laceyville, PA)

ZIP 18623 (Laceyville, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,070 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 5% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18623 is 28.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,906. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.52% in this ZIP, a drop of 5.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18623 have fallen by 3.8%, ranging from $1,052 to $1,112 with a five-year average of $1,076 — an annualized rate of -1.0% per year. 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 18623 Compares

vs National Average
$1,070 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,070 vs $1,131
5% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,112
2019 $1,052 -5.4%
2020 $1,073 +2.0%
2021 $1,074 +0.1%
2022 $1,070 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,076
Premium Range
$1,052 - $1,112
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 18623?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18623 (Laceyville, PA) is $1,070 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Laceyville, PA?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.13% in this ZIP), loss ratio (28.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.52%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18623 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18623 premiums of $1,070/yr are 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18623?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18623 is 0.52%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -5.7% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18623 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18623 have ranged from $1,052 to $1,112, with a 5-year average of $1,076. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 18623 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18623 has an average premium of $1,070/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 5% below the state average.

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