ZIP 19046 · Montgomery County

Jenkintown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19046, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

44.1%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#37 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
1,038
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Jenkintown, PA (ZIP 19046) runs $2,192/yr on average: the 82nd percentile nationally and 23% above the U.S. average.

$2,192
Avg premium (2022)
+23%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
since 2018
82nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,192/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.95%
Avg severity: $13,930
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
+49.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA)

ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,192 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,038 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% above that mark and lands in the 82nd national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 94% above, ranking #37 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Elkins Park (ZIP 19027) at $2,175, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19046 is 44.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.95% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,930. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.46% in this ZIP, a rise of 49.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19046 premiums fallen 0.1%, spanning $2,152 to $2,194 (five-year average: $2,178), an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 19046 Compares

vs National Average
$2,192 vs $1,776
23% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$2,192 vs $1,131
94% above state avg
National Percentile
82th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19046, 2018–2022

$2,140$2,150$2,160$2,170$2,180$2,190$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,192
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19046.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,194 -
2019 $2,187 -0.3%
2020 $2,168 -0.9%
2021 $2,152 -0.7%
2022 $2,192 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,178
Premium Range
$2,152 - $2,194
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19046

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

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 19046?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 19046 (Jenkintown, PA): $2,192/year as of 2022, the 82nd national percentile, #37 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jenkintown, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19046: a claims frequency of 6.95%, a loss ratio of 44.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.46%, placing this ZIP in the 82nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19046 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19046 premiums of $2,192/yr are 23% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 82nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19046?
ZIP 19046 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 49.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19046 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19046 have ranged from $2,152 to $2,194, with a 5-year average of $2,178. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 19046 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19046 runs 94% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $2,192/yr), ranking #37 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.