ZIP 19559 · Berks County

Strausstown, PA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19559, Strausstown, Pennsylvania averages $1,188/yr.

#367 of 1517
Pennsylvania rank
495
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19559 (Strausstown, PA) homeowners insurance averages $1,188/yr, 22nd percentile nationally, 33% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,188
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+14.7%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
19559 - Strausstown, 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 B+
$1,188/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 19559's premium sits nationally

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

$1,188 Among the lowest lower than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,188/yr
Below-median premium
+14.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
N/A
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
N/A
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19559 (Strausstown, PA)

ZIP 19559 (Strausstown, PA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,188 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 495 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19559 in the 22nd percentile, 33% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Pennsylvania statewide average is $1,131 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #367 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium. The closest-priced peer within Pennsylvania is Easton (ZIP 18040) at $1,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 14.7% through 2022, ranging $1,036 to $1,188 with a 5-year average of $1,095, an annualized rate of +3.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Berks County in the upper risk band at 92.7 (Relatively Moderate): national 93rd percentile, #8/67 inside Pennsylvania, and 37% above the 67.4 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 48.5 · Community Resilience 85.6. 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 19559 Compares

vs National Average
$1,188 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Pennsylvania Average
$1,188 vs $1,131
5% above state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19559, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,188
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19559.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,036 -
2019 $1,055 +1.8%
2020 $1,066 +1.1%
2021 $1,129 +5.9%
2022 $1,188 +5.2%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 19559, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,095
Premium Range
$1,036 - $1,188
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Berks County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19559 via FIPS 42011. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.7
Relatively Moderate · 93rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#8
of 67 Pennsylvania counties · state mean 67.4
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $11,944,669

Social Vulnerability Index 48.5 · Community Resilience 85.6

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Pennsylvania for ZIP 19559

Cross-state peers for ZIP 19559: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Pennsylvania. County hazard context (Berks, NRI 92.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,188/yr 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 19559?
ZIP 19559 (Strausstown, PA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,188 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #367 of 1517 ZIPs in Pennsylvania). Premiums have changed +14.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Strausstown, PA?
In ZIP 19559, insurers report a N/A loss ratio, a N/A claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19559 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19559 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,188/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19559?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 19559 in Pennsylvania.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19559 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19559 have ranged from $1,036 to $1,188, with a 5-year average of $1,095. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 19559 compare to the Pennsylvania state average?
The Pennsylvania state average is $1,131/yr; ZIP 19559 averages $1,188/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #367 of 1517 tracked ZIPs in Pennsylvania by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19559?
Berks County scores 92.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 93rd percentile nationally and #8 of 67 Pennsylvania counties. The index's top hazard label is Hurricane. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 19559

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd 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.