ZIP 19131 · Philadelphia County

Philadelphia, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19131, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

59.3%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
3,158
Policies

The verdict

Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19131) averages $2,079/yr for homeowners insurance, 17% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally.

$2,079
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
+7.2%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,079/yr
+7.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.56%
Avg severity: $16,304
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
-41.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA) at $2,079 per year for 2022 across approximately 3,158 reported policies. That is 17% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 84% above that figure, ranking #46 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Thornton (ZIP 19373) at $2,075, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 59.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 19131. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,304. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.52%, a drop of 41.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19131 have risen by 7.2%, ranging from $1,939 to $2,079 with a five-year average of $2,004, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 19131 Compares

vs National Average
$2,079 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$2,079 vs $1,131
84% above state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19131, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,079
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19131.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,939 -
2019 $1,971 +1.7%
2020 $2,005 +1.7%
2021 $2,025 +1.0%
2022 $2,079 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,004
Premium Range
$1,939 - $2,079
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19131

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 19131 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Pennsylvania's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Pennsylvania overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 19131?
At the 78th percentile nationally, #46 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania, ZIP 19131 (Philadelphia, PA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,079 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Philadelphia, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 19131: claims frequency (7.56%), loss ratio (59.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.52%), together placing this ZIP at the 78th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19131 compared to the national average?
At $2,079/yr, ZIP 19131 runs 17% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19131?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19131 is 0.52%, a drop of 41.2% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19131 over 5 years?
ZIP 19131 premiums spanned $1,939 to $2,079 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,004. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 19131 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19131 averages $2,079/yr, 84% above that figure, ranking #46 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.