ZIP 18657 · Wyoming County

Tunkhannock, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18657, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.

46.8%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#382 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Tunkhannock, PA (ZIP 18657) averages $1,179/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,179
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,179/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $14,404
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
+49.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18657 (Tunkhannock, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18657 (Tunkhannock, PA) at $1,179 per year for 2022 across approximately 37 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18657 comes in 34% below, the 21st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #382 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Kunkletown (ZIP 18058) at $1,179, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 46.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,404. 0.66% of ZIP 18657 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 49.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $1,149 to $1,179 with a 5-year average of $1,165, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 18657 Compares

vs National Average
$1,179 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,179 vs $1,131
4% above state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18657, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190 20182019202020212022 $1,179
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18657.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,158 -
2019 $1,149 -0.8%
2020 $1,170 +1.9%
2021 $1,170 -0.0%
2022 $1,179 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,165
Premium Range
$1,149 - $1,179
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18657

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 18657?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18657 (Tunkhannock, PA) averages $1,179 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 21st percentile, #382 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Tunkhannock, PA?
In ZIP 18657, insurers report a 46.8% loss ratio, a 3.83% claims frequency, and a 0.66% nonrenewal rate, the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18657 compared to the national average?
At $1,179/yr, ZIP 18657 runs 34% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 21st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18657?
Insurers decline to renew 0.66% of policies in ZIP 18657 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 49.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18657 over 5 years?
ZIP 18657 premiums spanned $1,149 to $1,179 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,165. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 18657 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 18657 averages $1,179/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #382 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.