ZIP 10509 · Putnam County

Brewster, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 10509, Brewster, New York.

42.9%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#443 of 1530
New York rank
208
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 10509 (Brewster, NY) homeowners insurance averages $1,919/yr, 72nd percentile nationally, 8% above the U.S. norm.

$1,919
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,919/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.66%
Avg severity: $22,498
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
+74.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 10509 (Brewster, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 10509 (Brewster, NY) at $1,919 per year for 2022 across approximately 208 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 10509 in the 72nd percentile, 8% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #443 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Dover Plains (ZIP 12522) at $1,920, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 42.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.66%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,498. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.30%, a rise of 74.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 10509 premiums risen 3.6%, spanning $1,852 to $1,923 (five-year average: $1,896), 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 10509 Compares

vs National Average
$1,919 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs New York Average
$1,919 vs $1,896
1% above state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 10509, 2018–2022

$1,840$1,860$1,880$1,900$1,920$1,940 20182019202020212022 $1,919
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 10509.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,852 -
2019 $1,923 +3.9%
2020 $1,888 -1.8%
2021 $1,897 +0.5%
2022 $1,919 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,896
Premium Range
$1,852 - $1,923
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 10509

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 10509?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #443 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 10509 (Brewster, NY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,919 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brewster, NY?
In ZIP 10509, insurers report a 42.9% loss ratio, a 3.66% claims frequency, and a 0.30% nonrenewal rate, the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 10509 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 10509 lands in the 72nd percentile: its $1,919/yr average is 8% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 10509?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 10509 is 0.30%, a rise of 74.6% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 10509 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 10509 runs $1,852-$1,923 (5-year average $1,896). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 10509 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 10509 runs 1% above the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $1,919/yr), ranking #443 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York 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.