ZIP 10553 · Westchester County

Mount Vernon, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 10553, Mount Vernon, New York.

29.9%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#236 of 1530
New York rank
5,670
Policies

The verdict

At $2,514/yr, Mount Vernon, NY (ZIP 10553) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% above the U.S. average.

$2,514
Avg premium (2022)
+42%
vs U.S. average
+1.6%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,514/yr
+1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.54%
Avg severity: $13,547
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
+13.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 10553 (Mount Vernon, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 10553 (Mount Vernon, NY) at $2,514 per year for 2022 across approximately 5,670 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 10553 in the 89th percentile, 42% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (above), ranking #236 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Brooklyn (ZIP 11234) at $2,511, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 10553 is 29.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.54% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,547. 1.03% of ZIP 10553 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 13.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.6% through 2022, ranging $2,467 to $2,514 with a 5-year average of $2,486, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 10553 Compares

vs National Average
$2,514 vs $1,776
42% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,514 vs $1,896
33% above state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 10553, 2018–2022

$2,460$2,480$2,500$2,520 20182019202020212022 $2,514
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 10553.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,474 -
2019 $2,467 -0.3%
2020 $2,471 +0.2%
2021 $2,506 +1.4%
2022 $2,514 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,486
Premium Range
$2,467 - $2,514
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 10553

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

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 10553?
ZIP 10553 (Mount Vernon, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,514 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #236 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mount Vernon, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 10553: a claims frequency of 5.54%, a loss ratio of 29.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.03%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 10553 compared to the national average?
At $2,514/yr, ZIP 10553 runs 42% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 10553?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 10553 in New York, a rise of 13.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 10553 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 10553 have ranged from $2,467 to $2,514, with a 5-year average of $2,486. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 10553 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 10553 has an average premium of $2,514/yr compared to the New York state average of $1,896/yr. This ZIP is 33% above the state average, ranking #236 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.