ZIP 19017 · Delaware County

Chester Heights, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19017, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania averages $1,752/yr.

26.2%
Loss ratio
#92 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
150
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19017 (Chester Heights, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,752/yr, 63rd percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,752
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-12.1%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
38/100
19017 - Chester Heights, 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
$1,752/yr
Avg premium, 37th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
84.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 19017's premium sits nationally

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

$1,752 Around the middle lower than 37% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,752/yr
Near-median premium
-12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $12,074
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19017 (Chester Heights, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19017 (Chester Heights, PA) at $1,752 per year for 2022 across approximately 150 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 1% below that mark and lands in the 63rd national percentile. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 55% above that figure, ranking #92 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Philadelphia (ZIP 19121) at $1,754, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.80% of policies in ZIP 19017 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,074.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 12.1% through 2022, ranging $1,752 to $1,992 with a 5-year average of $1,887, an annualized rate of -3.2% per year.

Delaware County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.9 (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #7 of 67 Pennsylvania counties - 38% above the state mean of 67.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Earthquake. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 33.0 · Community Resilience 84.3. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 19017 Compares

vs National Average
$1,752 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,752 vs $1,131
55% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19017, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,752
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19017.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,992 -
2019 $1,921 -3.6%
2020 $1,853 -3.6%
2021 $1,916 +3.4%
2022 $1,752 -8.6%

Softening premium path for ZIP 19017 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,887
Premium Range
$1,752 - $1,992
Annual Change Rate
-3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Delaware County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19017 via FIPS 42045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.9
Relatively Moderate · 93rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Earthquake
Expected annual loss $13,263,729

Social Vulnerability Index 33.0 · Community Resilience 84.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very 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 19017

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 19017 in Delaware County (NRI 92.9, hazard Earthquake), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,752/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 19017?
ZIP 19017 (Chester Heights, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,752 per year as of 2022 (63rd percentile, #92 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed -12.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chester Heights, PA?
In ZIP 19017, insurers report a 26.2% loss ratio, a 3.80% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19017 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19017 lands in the 63rd percentile: its $1,752/yr average is 1% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19017?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19017 is N/A in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19017 over 5 years?
ZIP 19017 premiums spanned $1,752 to $1,992 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,887. The annualized change rate is -3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 19017 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19017 runs 55% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,752/yr), ranking #92 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19017?
County NRI 92.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 19017 via Delaware County FIPS 42045. In-state rank #7 of 67; national percentile 93rd; hazard Earthquake.

What to do with ZIP 19017

This ZIP's premiums run at the 63rd 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.