ZIP 19017 · Delaware County

Chester Heights, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19017, Chester Heights, Pennsylvania.

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. norm.

$1,752
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. 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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,752/yr
-12.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 19017

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 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.

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.