ZIP 18701 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18701 (Wilkes Barre, PA)

ZIP 18701 (Wilkes Barre, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,408 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,490 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 24% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18701 is 19.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.84%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,742.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18701 have risen by 13.4%, ranging from $1,182 to $1,408 with a five-year average of $1,303 — an annualized rate of +3.2% per year. 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.