ZIP 18634 · Luzerne County

Nanticoke, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18634, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#906 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
353
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Nanticoke, PA (ZIP 18634) runs $975/yr on average: the 6th percentile nationally and 45% below the U.S. average.

$975
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$975/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.42%
Avg severity: $11,495
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-13.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18634 (Nanticoke, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18634 (Nanticoke, PA) at $975 per year for 2022 across approximately 353 reported policies. That is 45% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 14% below that figure, ranking #906 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Hadley (ZIP 16130) at $974, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 40.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 18634. About 3.42% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,495. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.62%, a drop of 13.6% 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 18634 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $913 to $975 with a five-year average of $943, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 18634 Compares

vs National Average
$975 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$975 vs $1,131
14% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18634, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $975
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18634.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $913 -
2019 $927 +1.5%
2020 $937 +1.1%
2021 $962 +2.6%
2022 $975 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$943
Premium Range
$913 - $975
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18634

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 18634?
At just the 6th national percentile, #906 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 18634 (Nanticoke, PA) pay a comparatively low $975 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nanticoke, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18634: a claims frequency of 3.42%, a loss ratio of 40.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.62%, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18634 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18634 lands in the 6th percentile: its $975/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18634?
ZIP 18634 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.62% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 13.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18634 over 5 years?
ZIP 18634 premiums spanned $913 to $975 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $943. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 18634 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18634 averages $975/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #906 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.