ZIP 19526 · Berks County

Hamburg, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19526, Hamburg, Pennsylvania.

33.7%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#933 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
73
Policies

The verdict

At $969/yr, Hamburg, PA (ZIP 19526) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$969
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$969/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.39%
Avg severity: $9,635
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-45.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19526 (Hamburg, PA)

Homeowners in ZIP 19526 (Hamburg, PA) pay an average of $969 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 73 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. Compared to the Pennsylvania state average of $1,131, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #933 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Indiana (ZIP 15701) at $970, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19526 is 33.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.39% of policies in ZIP 19526 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,635. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.29% in this ZIP, a drop of 45.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19526 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $931 to $969 with a five-year average of $950, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 19526 Compares

vs National Average
$969 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$969 vs $1,131
14% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19526, 2018–2022

$920$930$940$950$960$970$980 20182019202020212022 $969
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19526.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $931 -
2019 $947 +1.7%
2020 $947 -0.0%
2021 $956 +1.0%
2022 $969 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$950
Premium Range
$931 - $969
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19526

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 19526?
ZIP 19526 (Hamburg, PA) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $969 per year, #933 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania. Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hamburg, PA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 19526: claims frequency (3.39%), loss ratio (33.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.29%), together placing this ZIP at the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19526 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19526 premiums of $969/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19526?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19526 is 0.29%, a drop of 45.6% over the past 5 years in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19526 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19526 runs $931-$969 (5-year average $950). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 19526 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
ZIP 19526 runs 14% below the Pennsylvania state average ($1,131/yr vs this ZIP's $969/yr), ranking #933 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.