ZIP 19401 · Montgomery County

Norristown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19401, Norristown, Pennsylvania.

66.9%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#239 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
2,674
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Norristown, PA (ZIP 19401) runs $1,358/yr on average: the 36th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,358
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,358/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
66.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.19%
Avg severity: $17,506
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+15.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA)

ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,358 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,674 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19401 comes in 24% below, the 36th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 20% (above), ranking #239 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Tafton (ZIP 18464) at $1,359, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 19401 shows a 66.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.19% of policies in ZIP 19401 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,506. Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 19401 at expiration, a rise of 15.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19401 premiums risen 3.7%, spanning $1,304 to $1,358 (five-year average: $1,325), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 19401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,358 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,358 vs $1,131
20% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19401, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380 20182019202020212022 $1,358
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,304 -0.5%
2020 $1,333 +2.2%
2021 $1,320 -1.0%
2022 $1,358 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,325
Premium Range
$1,304 - $1,358
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19401

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 19401 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 19401?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 19401 (Norristown, PA) averages $1,358 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 36th percentile, #239 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norristown, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 19401: claims frequency (5.19%), loss ratio (66.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19401 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19401 premiums of $1,358/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19401?
ZIP 19401 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.58% in Pennsylvania, a rise of 15.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19401 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19401 runs $1,304-$1,358 (5-year average $1,325). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 19401 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19401 runs 20% above the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $1,358/yr), ranking #239 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.