ZIP 18641 · Luzerne County

Pittston, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 18641, Pittston, Pennsylvania averages $997/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Pittston, PA (ZIP 18641) ranks #23,692 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($997/yr) but #20,448 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.31%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$997
Avg premium (2022)
#23,692
of 25,593 on premium
#20,448
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
7th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
65/100
18641 - Pittston, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$997/yr
Avg premium, 93rd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
91.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 18641's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$997 Among the lowest lower than 93% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 18641. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 18641; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 18641 · Pittston (this ZIP) $997/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$997/yr
Below-median premium
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.71%
Avg severity: $7,672
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

FEMA NRI places Luzerne County in the upper risk band at 91.6 (Relatively Moderate): national 92nd percentile, #10/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 36% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 67.8 · Community Resilience 78.1. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 18641, 2018-2022

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

Elevated FEMA NRI in Luzerne County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 18641 via FIPS 42079. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
91.6
Relatively Moderate · 92nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $9,088,488

Social Vulnerability Index 67.8 · Community Resilience 78.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 18641

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 18641 in Luzerne County (NRI 91.6, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($997/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.31% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 18641?
Luzerne County scores 91.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 92nd percentile nationally and #10 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 18641

This ZIP's premiums run at the 7th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.