ZIP 19138 · Philadelphia County

Philadelphia, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19138, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania averages $1,880/yr.

45.1%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#67 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
7,232
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) is #7,644 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #12,660 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,880
Avg premium (2022)
#7,644
of 25,593 on premium
#12,660
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
70th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
30/100
19138 - Philadelphia, PA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,880/yr
Avg premium, 30th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience D
48.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 19138's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,880 Around the middle lower than 30% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 19138. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Pennsylvania, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 19138; crosshairs: Pennsylvania averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$486.7$1797.1$3107.6$4418.1$5728.60.0%0.6%1.1%1.6%2.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 17729 · Cross Fork $725/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 17764 · Renovo $812/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17063 · Milroy $831/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 17978 · Spring Glen $848/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 15942 · Mineral Point $858/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 15868 · Weedville $872/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 15690 · Vandergrift $882/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 15627 · Derry $889/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 15851 · Reynoldsville $896/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 15545 · Hyndman $902/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 17963 · Pine Grove $912/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 17087 · Richland $921/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 15473 · Perryopolis $926/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 17408 · York $937/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 15522 · Bedford $946/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 15745 · Heilwood $953/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 16341 · Pleasantville $962/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 16740 · Mount Jewett $968/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 15001 · Aliquippa $974/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19501 · Adamstown $984/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 16917 · Covington $992/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 16914 · Columbia Cross Roads $1,001/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 16342 · Polk $1,010/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 16319 · Cranberry $1,016/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 15357 · Rices Landing $1,024/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 16050 · Petrolia $1,033/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 15401 · Uniontown $1,041/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 16435 · Springboro $1,052/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 17758 · Muncy Valley $1,060/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 16692 · Westover $1,070/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 15104 · Braddock $1,080/yr · 0.74%
  • ZIP 15468 · New Salem $1,093/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 15458 · Mc Clellandtown $1,110/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 18103 · Allentown $1,128/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 18049 · Emmaus $1,153/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 18636 · Noxen $1,172/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 18017 · Bethlehem $1,201/yr · 0.29%
  • ZIP 19365 · Parkesburg $1,229/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 18507 · Moosic $1,265/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 18470 · Union Dale $1,318/yr · 0.12%
  • ZIP 19021 · Croydon $1,370/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 19018 · Clifton Heights $1,398/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19475 · Spring City $1,429/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 19064 · Springfield $1,497/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 18972 · Upper Black Eddy $1,593/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 19348 · Kennett Square $1,757/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 19138 · Philadelphia (this ZIP) $1,880/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 19141 · Philadelphia $1,930/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 18940 · Newtown $2,246/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 19035 · Gladwyne $5,490/yr · 0.42%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,880/yr
Above-median premium
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.1%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.51%
Avg severity: $11,296
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+17.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) at $1,880 per year for 2022 across approximately 7,232 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19138 in the 70th percentile, 6% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 66% above, ranking #67 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Lansdowne (ZIP 19050) at $1,879, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19138 is 45.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,296. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.82% in this ZIP, a rise of 17.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.4% through 2022, ranging $1,734 to $1,880 with a 5-year average of $1,801, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

FEMA NRI places Philadelphia County in the upper risk band at 99.6 (Very High): national 100th percentile, #1/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 48% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 88.1 · Community Resilience 48.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 19138 Compares

vs National Average
$1,880 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,880 vs $1,131
66% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19138, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,880
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19138.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,734 -
2019 $1,769 +2.0%
2020 $1,794 +1.4%
2021 $1,826 +1.8%
2022 $1,880 +3.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 19138 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,801
Premium Range
$1,734 - $1,880
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Philadelphia County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19138 via FIPS 42101. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.6
Very High · 100th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $256,419,434

Social Vulnerability Index 88.1 · Community Resilience 48.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Pennsylvania NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 19138's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 19138 in Philadelphia County (NRI 99.6, hazard Heat Wave), both outside Pennsylvania. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,880/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.82% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 19138?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 19138 (Philadelphia, PA) averages $1,880 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 70th percentile, #67 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Philadelphia, PA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19138: a claims frequency of 7.51%, a loss ratio of 45.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.82%, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19138 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19138 premiums of $1,880/yr are 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19138?
Insurers decline to renew 0.82% of policies in ZIP 19138 in Pennsylvania, a rise of 17.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19138 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19138 have ranged from $1,734 to $1,880, with a 5-year average of $1,801. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 19138 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19138 averages $1,880/yr, 66% above that figure, ranking #67 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19138?
County NRI 99.6 (Very High) covers ZIP 19138 via Philadelphia County FIPS 42101. In-state rank #1 of 67; national percentile 100th; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 19138

This ZIP's premiums run at the 70th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.