ZIP 18848 · Bradford County

Towanda, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18848, Towanda, Pennsylvania.

25.5%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#653 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
33
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18848 (Towanda, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,041/yr, 10th percentile nationally, 41% below the U.S. norm.

$1,041
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,041/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.67%
Avg severity: $9,940
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-9.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18848 (Towanda, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18848 (Towanda, PA) at $1,041 per year for 2022 across approximately 33 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 18848 in the 10th percentile, 41% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #653 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Saint Clair (ZIP 17970) at $1,041, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 18848. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,940. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP, a drop of 9.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 18848 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $991 to $1,041 with a five-year average of $1,010, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 18848 Compares

vs National Average
$1,041 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,041 vs $1,131
8% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18848, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,041
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18848.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,000 -
2019 $991 -0.9%
2020 $995 +0.4%
2021 $1,023 +2.9%
2022 $1,041 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,010
Premium Range
$991 - $1,041
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18848

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

  • Put ZIP 18848 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 18848?
ZIP 18848 (Towanda, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 10th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,041 per year, #653 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Towanda, PA?
In ZIP 18848, insurers report a 25.5% loss ratio, a 2.67% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18848 compared to the national average?
ZIP 18848 premiums of $1,041/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18848?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18848 is 0.70%, a drop of 9.1% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18848 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18848 have ranged from $991 to $1,041, with a 5-year average of $1,010. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 18848 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18848 runs 8% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,041/yr), ranking #653 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.