ZIP 18842 · Susquehanna County

South Gibson, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 18842, South Gibson, Pennsylvania averages $1,267/yr.

2.2%
Loss ratio
#289 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
26
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18842 (South Gibson, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,267/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+13.9%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
18842 - South Gibson, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,267/yr
Avg premium, 71st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
53.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
38.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 18842's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,267 Lower than most lower than 71% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
Below-median premium
+13.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.47%
Avg severity: $1,854
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18842 (South Gibson, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 18842 (South Gibson, PA) runs $1,267 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 26 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18842 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 12% above, ranking #289 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Royersford (ZIP 19468) at $1,269, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 18842 shows a 2.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 1.47% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,854.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 18842 premiums risen 13.9%, spanning $1,110 to $1,267 (five-year average: $1,183), an annualized rate of +3.3% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Susquehanna County: score 53.6, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 54th; in-state rank #54/67; 21% below Pennsylvania's 67.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 36.1 · Community Resilience 38.3.

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 18842 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,267 vs $1,131
12% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18842, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18842.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,112 -
2019 $1,110 -0.2%
2020 $1,183 +6.6%
2021 $1,245 +5.3%
2022 $1,267 +1.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 18842, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,183
Premium Range
$1,110 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Susquehanna County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 18842 via FIPS 42115. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
53.6
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#54
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,130,352

Social Vulnerability Index 36.1 · Community Resilience 38.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 18842's county NRI is 53.6 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Pennsylvania containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,267/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 18842?
ZIP 18842 (South Gibson, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,267 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #289 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +13.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Gibson, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18842: a claims frequency of 1.47%, a loss ratio of 2.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18842 compared to the national average?
At $1,267/yr, ZIP 18842 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18842?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 18842 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18842 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 18842 runs $1,110-$1,267 (5-year average $1,183). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 18842 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18842 has an average premium of $1,267/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 12% above the state average, ranking #289 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 18842?
County NRI 53.6 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 18842 via Susquehanna County FIPS 42115. In-state rank #54 of 67; national percentile 54th; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 18842

This ZIP's premiums run at the 29th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.