ZIP 19121 · Philadelphia County

Philadelphia, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19121, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

42.9%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#91 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
6,385
Policies

The verdict

Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19121) averages $1,754/yr for homeowners insurance, 1% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally.

$1,754
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
64th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,754/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.53%
Avg severity: $11,537
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
+18.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19121 (Philadelphia, PA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19121 (Philadelphia, PA) runs $1,754 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 6,385 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19121 comes in 1% below, the 64th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 19121 is 55% above, ranking #91 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Kennett Square (ZIP 19348) at $1,757, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 19121 shows a 42.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.53% of policies in ZIP 19121 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,537. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.56% in this ZIP, a rise of 18.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19121 have risen by 7.8%, ranging from $1,607 to $1,754 with a five-year average of $1,661, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 19121 Compares

vs National Average
$1,754 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,754 vs $1,131
55% above state avg
National Percentile
64th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19121, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,754
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19121.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,628 -
2019 $1,607 -1.3%
2020 $1,639 +2.0%
2021 $1,678 +2.4%
2022 $1,754 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,661
Premium Range
$1,607 - $1,754
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19121

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 19121?
ZIP 19121 (Philadelphia, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,754 per year as of 2022 (64th percentile, #91 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Philadelphia, PA?
In ZIP 19121, insurers report a 42.9% loss ratio, a 6.53% claims frequency, and a 0.56% nonrenewal rate, the 64th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19121 compared to the national average?
At $1,754/yr, ZIP 19121 runs 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 64th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19121?
ZIP 19121 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.56% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 18.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19121 over 5 years?
ZIP 19121 premiums spanned $1,607 to $1,754 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,661. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 19121 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19121 averages $1,754/yr, 55% above that figure, ranking #91 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.