ZIP 19144 · Philadelphia County
Philadelphia, PA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19144, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 36.3%
- Loss ratio
- 0.40%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #39 of 1517
- Pennsylvania rank
- 4,872
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) homeowners insurance averages $2,161/yr, 81st percentile nationally, 22% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,161
- Avg premium (2022)
- +22%
- vs U.S. average
- +7.7%
- since 2018
- 81st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19144 (Philadelphia, PA) runs $2,161 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 4,872 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. Against Pennsylvania's average of $1,131, ZIP 19144 is 91% above, ranking #39 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Huntingdon Valley (ZIP 19006) at $2,150, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
The loss ratio for ZIP 19144 is 36.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.17% of policies in ZIP 19144 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,713. Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 19144 at expiration, a drop of 56.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19144 premiums risen 7.7%, spanning $2,007 to $2,161 (five-year average: $2,079), 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 19144 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 19144, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,007 | - |
| 2019 | $2,042 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $2,072 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $2,112 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $2,161 | +2.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 19144
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 19144 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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
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