ZIP 19012 · Montgomery County

Cheltenham, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19012, Cheltenham, Pennsylvania.

37.4%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#89 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,466
Policies

The verdict

Cheltenham, PA (ZIP 19012) averages $1,768/yr for homeowners insurance, 0% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally.

$1,768
Avg premium (2022)
-0%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,768/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.92%
Avg severity: $11,158
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-25.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19012 (Cheltenham, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19012 (Cheltenham, PA) runs $1,768 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,466 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19012 comes in 0% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 56% above, ranking #89 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is West Chester (ZIP 19382) at $1,769, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19012 is 37.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,158. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.55%, a drop of 25.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19012 costs have risen 3.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,713 to a high of $1,768, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 19012 Compares

vs National Average
$1,768 vs $1,776
0% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,768 vs $1,131
56% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19012, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,720$1,740$1,760$1,780 20182019202020212022 $1,768
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,713 -
2019 $1,718 +0.3%
2020 $1,729 +0.6%
2021 $1,756 +1.6%
2022 $1,768 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,737
Premium Range
$1,713 - $1,768
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19012

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 19012?
At the 64th percentile nationally, #89 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 19012 (Cheltenham, PA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,768 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cheltenham, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19012: a claims frequency of 5.92%, a loss ratio of 37.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.55%, placing this ZIP in the 64th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19012 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19012 lands in the 64th percentile: its $1,768/yr average is 0% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19012?
ZIP 19012 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.55% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 25.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19012 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19012 have ranged from $1,713 to $1,768, with a 5-year average of $1,737. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 19012 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19012 runs 56% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,768/yr), ranking #89 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.