ZIP 18655 · Luzerne County

Shickshinny, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18655, Shickshinny, Pennsylvania.

29.9%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#674 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
33
Policies

The verdict

At $1,035/yr, Shickshinny, PA (ZIP 18655) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,035
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,035/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.66%
Avg severity: $11,602
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
-54.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18655 (Shickshinny, PA)

ZIP 18655 (Shickshinny, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,035 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 33 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #674 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Benton (ZIP 17814) at $1,035, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 29.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.66% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,602. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.37% in this ZIP, a drop of 54.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18655 premiums risen 3.8%, spanning $991 to $1,037 (five-year average: $1,011), 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 18655 Compares

vs National Average
$1,035 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,035 vs $1,131
8% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18655, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,035
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18655.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $998 -
2019 $991 -0.6%
2020 $996 +0.5%
2021 $1,037 +4.1%
2022 $1,035 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,011
Premium Range
$991 - $1,037
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18655

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 18655?
At just the 10th national percentile, #674 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 18655 (Shickshinny, PA) pay a comparatively low $1,035 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shickshinny, PA?
In ZIP 18655, insurers report a 29.9% loss ratio, a 2.66% claims frequency, and a 0.37% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18655 compared to the national average?
At $1,035/yr, ZIP 18655 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18655?
ZIP 18655 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.37% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 54.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18655 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18655 have ranged from $991 to $1,037, with a 5-year average of $1,011. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 18655 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18655 averages $1,035/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #674 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.