ZIP 18641 · Luzerne County

Pittston, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18641, Pittston, Pennsylvania.

20.8%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#826 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
601
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Pittston, PA (ZIP 18641) runs $997/yr on average: the 7th percentile nationally and 44% below the U.S. average.

$997
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$997/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $7,672
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
-7.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18641 (Pittston, PA)

ZIP 18641 (Pittston, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $997 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 601 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 44% below that mark and lands in the 7th national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #826 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Harrison Valley (ZIP 16927) at $997, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18641 shows a 20.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.71%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,672. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.31% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18641 have risen by 3.8%, ranging from $961 to $997 with a five-year average of $978, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 18641 Compares

vs National Average
$997 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$997 vs $1,131
12% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18641, 2018–2022

$950$960$970$980$990$1,000 20182019202020212022 $997
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18641.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $961 -
2019 $966 +0.5%
2020 $975 +1.0%
2021 $991 +1.6%
2022 $997 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$978
Premium Range
$961 - $997
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18641

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 18641?
ZIP 18641 (Pittston, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 7th percentile as of 2022, averaging $997 per year, #826 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittston, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18641: a claims frequency of 2.71%, a loss ratio of 20.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18641 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18641 premiums of $997/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18641?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18641 is 0.31%, a drop of 7.5% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18641 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18641 runs $961-$997 (5-year average $978). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 18641 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18641 has an average premium of $997/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #826 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.