ZIP 19034 · Montgomery County

Fort Washington, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19034, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

391.9%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
371
Policies

The verdict

At $2,250/yr, Fort Washington, PA (ZIP 19034) sits in the 83rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 27% above the U.S. average.

$2,250
Avg premium (2022)
+27%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,250/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
391.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.24%
Avg severity: $41,520
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
+19.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19034 (Fort Washington, PA)

ZIP 19034 (Fort Washington, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,250 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 371 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19034 in the 83rd percentile, 27% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 99% (above), ranking #34 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Newtown (ZIP 18940) at $2,246, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 391.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 21.24% of policies in ZIP 19034 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $41,520. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.33%, a rise of 19.6% 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 19034 costs have fallen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $2,232 to a high of $2,294, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 19034 Compares

vs National Average
$2,250 vs $1,776
27% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$2,250 vs $1,131
99% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19034, 2018–2022

$2,220$2,240$2,260$2,280$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,250
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,294 -
2019 $2,276 -0.8%
2020 $2,251 -1.1%
2021 $2,232 -0.8%
2022 $2,250 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,261
Premium Range
$2,232 - $2,294
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19034

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 19034 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 19034?
At the 83rd percentile nationally, #34 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 19034 (Fort Washington, PA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,250 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fort Washington, PA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 19034: a claims frequency of 21.24% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.33%, against a loss ratio above 100% (391.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19034 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19034 premiums of $2,250/yr are 27% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19034?
Insurers decline to renew 0.33% of policies in ZIP 19034 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 19.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19034 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19034 runs $2,232-$2,294 (5-year average $2,261). The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 19034 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19034 has an average premium of $2,250/yr compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131/yr. This ZIP is 99% above the state average, ranking #34 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.