ZIP 18850 · Bradford County

Ulster, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 18850, Ulster, Pennsylvania.

15.6%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#612 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
15
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 18850 (Ulster, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,055/yr, 11th percentile nationally, 41% below the U.S. norm.

$1,055
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+4.5%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,055/yr
+4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.72%
Avg severity: $6,056
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
+74.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18850 (Ulster, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 18850 (Ulster, PA) at $1,055 per year for 2022 across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #612 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Wapwallopen (ZIP 18660) at $1,054, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 18850 is 15.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,056. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.45% in this ZIP, a rise of 74.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 18850 costs have risen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $992 to a high of $1,055, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 18850 Compares

vs National Average
$1,055 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,055 vs $1,131
7% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18850, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060 20182019202020212022 $1,055
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18850.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,009 -
2019 $1,016 +0.7%
2020 $992 -2.4%
2021 $1,029 +3.7%
2022 $1,055 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,020
Premium Range
$992 - $1,055
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 18850

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

  • Put ZIP 18850 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 18850?
ZIP 18850 (Ulster, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,055 per year, #612 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ulster, PA?
In ZIP 18850, insurers report a 15.6% loss ratio, a 2.72% claims frequency, and a 0.45% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18850 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 18850 lands in the 11th percentile: its $1,055/yr average is 41% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18850?
Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 18850 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 74.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18850 over 5 years?
ZIP 18850 premiums spanned $992 to $1,055 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,020. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 18850 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18850 has an average premium of $1,055/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #612 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.