ZIP 19038 · Montgomery County

Glenside, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19038, Glenside, Pennsylvania.

112.2%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#104 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,543
Policies

The verdict

At $1,683/yr, Glenside, PA (ZIP 19038) sits in the 59th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,683
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,683/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
112.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.45%
Avg severity: $14,034
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-33.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19038 (Glenside, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19038 (Glenside, PA) runs $1,683 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,543 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19038 in the 59th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 19038 is 49% above, ranking #104 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Venetia (ZIP 15367) at $1,683, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 112.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 19038. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 13.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,034. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.34% in this ZIP, a drop of 33.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19038 premiums risen 2.0%, spanning $1,646 to $1,683 (five-year average: $1,658), 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 19038 Compares

vs National Average
$1,683 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,683 vs $1,131
49% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19038, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,650$1,660$1,670$1,680$1,690 20182019202020212022 $1,683
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19038.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,650 -
2019 $1,646 -0.2%
2020 $1,655 +0.5%
2021 $1,653 -0.1%
2022 $1,683 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,658
Premium Range
$1,646 - $1,683
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19038

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

  • Put ZIP 19038 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Pennsylvania compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 19038?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #104 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 19038 (Glenside, PA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,683 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Glenside, PA?
Insurers in ZIP 19038 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 112.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 13.45% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.34%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19038 compared to the national average?
At $1,683/yr, ZIP 19038 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19038?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19038 is 0.34%, a drop of 33.3% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19038 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19038 have ranged from $1,646 to $1,683, with a 5-year average of $1,658. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 19038 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19038 averages $1,683/yr, 49% above that figure, ranking #104 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.

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