ZIP 18709 · Luzerne County

Luzerne, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18709, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

45.7%
Loss ratio
0.85%
Nonrenewal rate
#996 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,420
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Luzerne, PA (ZIP 18709) runs $955/yr on average: the 5th percentile nationally and 46% below the U.S. average.

$955
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$955/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.73%
Avg severity: $11,713
Nonrenewal Rate
0.85%
+12.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18709 (Luzerne, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18709 (Luzerne, PA) runs $955 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,420 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #996 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Irwin (ZIP 15642) at $956, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18709 is 45.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.73% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,713. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.85%, a rise of 12.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.5% through 2022, ranging $870 to $955 with a 5-year average of $902, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 18709 Compares

vs National Average
$955 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$955 vs $1,131
16% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18709, 2018–2022

$860$880$900$920$940$960 20182019202020212022 $955
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18709.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $880 -
2019 $870 -1.2%
2020 $895 +2.9%
2021 $910 +1.7%
2022 $955 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$902
Premium Range
$870 - $955
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18709

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 18709?
At just the 5th national percentile, #996 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, homeowners in ZIP 18709 (Luzerne, PA) pay a comparatively low $955 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Luzerne, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18709: a claims frequency of 3.73%, a loss ratio of 45.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.85%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18709 compared to the national average?
At $955/yr, ZIP 18709 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18709?
Insurers decline to renew 0.85% of policies in ZIP 18709 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 12.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18709 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18709 runs $870-$955 (5-year average $902). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 18709 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18709 has an average premium of $955/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #996 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.