ZIP 18708 · Luzerne County

Shavertown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18708, Shavertown, Pennsylvania.

30.1%
Loss ratio
0.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#278 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
206
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18708 (Shavertown, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,288/yr, 30th percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,288
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,288/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.87%
Avg severity: $7,951
Nonrenewal Rate
0.28%
-40.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18708 (Shavertown, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18708 (Shavertown, PA) at $1,288 per year for 2022 across approximately 206 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 14% above, ranking #278 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Clarks Summit (ZIP 18411) at $1,286, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18708 shows a 30.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,951. 0.28% of ZIP 18708 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 40.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18708 premiums risen 3.5%, spanning $1,242 to $1,288 (five-year average: $1,254), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 18708 Compares

vs National Average
$1,288 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,288 vs $1,131
14% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18708, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,288
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18708.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,245 -
2019 $1,242 -0.2%
2020 $1,242 -0.0%
2021 $1,252 +0.8%
2022 $1,288 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,242 - $1,288
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18708

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 18708?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 18708 (Shavertown, PA) averages $1,288 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #278 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Shavertown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18708: a claims frequency of 4.87%, a loss ratio of 30.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.28%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18708 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18708 premiums of $1,288/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18708?
Insurers decline to renew 0.28% of policies in ZIP 18708 in Pennsylvania, a drop of 40.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18708 over 5 years?
ZIP 18708 premiums spanned $1,242 to $1,288 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 18708 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18708 has an average premium of $1,288/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 14% above the state average, ranking #278 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.