ZIP 18940 · Bucks County

Newtown, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 18940, Newtown, Pennsylvania averages $2,246/yr.

39.6%
Loss ratio
0.25%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
340
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Newtown, PA (ZIP 18940) ranks #4,334 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,246/yr) but #20,957 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.25%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,246
Avg premium (2022)
#4,334
of 25,593 on premium
#20,957
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
83rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
18940 - Newtown, 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 F
$2,246/yr
Avg premium, 17th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A+
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
94.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
77.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 18940's premium sits nationally

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

$2,246 Higher than most more expensive than 83% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 18940. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 18940; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown (this ZIP) $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,246/yr
Above-median premium
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.6%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.49%
Avg severity: $16,208
Nonrenewal Rate
0.25%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+53.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 18940 (Newtown, PA)

ZIP 18940 (Newtown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,246 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 340 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 18940 comes in 26% above, the 83rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 99% above that figure, ranking #35 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Fort Washington (ZIP 19034) at $2,250, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 5.49% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,208. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.25% in this ZIP, a rise of 53.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $2,193 to $2,246 with a 5-year average of $2,216, an annualized rate of +0.4% per year.

FEMA NRI places Bucks County in the upper risk band at 94.8 (Relatively High): national 95th percentile, #5/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 41% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Earthquake. Social Vulnerability Index 18.6 · Community Resilience 77.7. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 18940 Compares

vs National Average
$2,246 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$2,246 vs $1,131
99% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 18940, 2018–2022

$2,180$2,200$2,220$2,240$2,260 20182019202020212022 $2,246
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 18940.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,207 -
2019 $2,193 -0.6%
2020 $2,231 +1.7%
2021 $2,204 -1.2%
2022 $2,246 +1.9%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 18940, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,216
Premium Range
$2,193 - $2,246
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Bucks County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 18940 via FIPS 42017. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
94.8
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#5
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $13,275,921

Social Vulnerability Index 18.6 · Community Resilience 77.7

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 18940

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 18940 in Bucks County (NRI 94.8, hazard Earthquake), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,246/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.25% 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 18940?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 18940 (Newtown, PA): $2,246/year as of 2022, the 83rd national percentile, #35 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newtown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 18940: a claims frequency of 5.49%, a loss ratio of 39.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.25%, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 18940 compared to the national average?
At $2,246/yr, ZIP 18940 runs 26% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18940?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 18940 is 0.25%, a rise of 53.6% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 18940 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 18940 have ranged from $2,193 to $2,246, with a 5-year average of $2,216. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 18940 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 18940 has an average premium of $2,246/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 99% above the state average, ranking #35 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 18940?
Bucks County scores 94.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #5 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Earthquake. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 18940

This ZIP's premiums run at the 83rd 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.