ZIP 10998 · Orange County

Westtown, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 10998, Westtown, New York.

54.5%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#513 of 1530
New York rank
64
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Westtown, NY (ZIP 10998) runs $1,693/yr on average: the 60th percentile nationally and 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,693
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,693/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
54.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.26%
Avg severity: $21,630
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
+79.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 10998 (Westtown, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 10998 (Westtown, NY) runs $1,693 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 64 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 60th national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #513 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Pond Eddy (ZIP 12770) at $1,698, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 10998 is 54.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.26% of policies in ZIP 10998 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,630. 0.29% of ZIP 10998 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 79.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 10998 have risen by 11.1%, ranging from $1,524 to $1,693 with a five-year average of $1,584, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 10998 Compares

vs National Average
$1,693 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs New York Average
$1,693 vs $1,896
11% below state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 10998, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,693
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 10998.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,524 -
2019 $1,569 +2.9%
2020 $1,542 -1.7%
2021 $1,592 +3.3%
2022 $1,693 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,584
Premium Range
$1,524 - $1,693
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 10998

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 10998?
ZIP 10998 (Westtown, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,693 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #513 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westtown, NY?
In ZIP 10998, insurers report a 54.5% loss ratio, a 4.26% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 10998 compared to the national average?
ZIP 10998 premiums of $1,693/yr are 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 10998?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 10998 is 0.29%, a rise of 79.7% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 10998 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 10998 runs $1,524-$1,693 (5-year average $1,584). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 10998 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 10998 averages $1,693/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #513 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.