ZIP 19543 · Berks County

Morgantown, PA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19543, Morgantown, Pennsylvania.

28.6%
Loss ratio
0.39%
Nonrenewal rate
#370 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
103
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19543 (Morgantown, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,186/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. norm.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,186/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.24%
Avg severity: $7,998
Nonrenewal Rate
0.39%
-42.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19543 (Morgantown, PA)

ZIP 19543 (Morgantown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,186 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 103 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19543 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Pennsylvania homeowners pay $1,131 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #370 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Bangor (ZIP 18013) at $1,186, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 19543. About 4.24% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,998. Insurers decline to renew 0.39% of policies in ZIP 19543 at expiration, a drop of 42.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19543 premiums risen 3.0%, spanning $1,147 to $1,191 (five-year average: $1,170), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 19543 Compares

vs National Average
$1,186 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,186 vs $1,131
5% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19543, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,186
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19543.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,152 -
2019 $1,147 -0.4%
2020 $1,173 +2.3%
2021 $1,191 +1.6%
2022 $1,186 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,170
Premium Range
$1,147 - $1,191
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19543

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

  • Put ZIP 19543 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 19543?
ZIP 19543 (Morgantown, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,186 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #370 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morgantown, PA?
In ZIP 19543, insurers report a 28.6% loss ratio, a 4.24% claims frequency, and a 0.39% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19543 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19543 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,186/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19543?
ZIP 19543 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.39% in Pennsylvania, a drop of 42.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19543 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19543 runs $1,147-$1,191 (5-year average $1,170). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 19543 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19543 averages $1,186/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #370 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.