ZIP 11201 · Kings County

Brooklyn, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11201, Brooklyn, New York.

20.9%
Loss ratio
0.57%
Nonrenewal rate
#18 of 1530
New York rank
14,028
Policies

The verdict

At $11,552/yr, Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11201) sits in the 100th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 551% above the U.S. average.

$11,552
Avg premium (2022)
+551%
vs U.S. average
+34.0%
since 2018
100th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$11,552/yr
+34.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.94%
Avg severity: $27,015
Nonrenewal Rate
0.57%
+133.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11201 (Brooklyn, NY)

Homeowners in ZIP 11201 (Brooklyn, NY) pay an average of $11,552 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 14,028 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 11201 comes in 551% above, the 100th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 11201 is 509% above, ranking #18 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Old Westbury (ZIP 11568) at $11,594, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 20.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 11201. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 8.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,015. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.57%, a rise of 133.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 34.0% through 2022, ranging $8,622 to $11,552 with a 5-year average of $9,997, an annualized rate of +7.6% 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 11201 Compares

vs National Average
$11,552 vs $1,776
551% above national avg
vs New York Average
$11,552 vs $1,896
509% above state avg
National Percentile
100th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11201, 2018–2022

$8,000$9,000$10,000$11,000$12,000 20182019202020212022 $11,552
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $8,622 -
2019 $9,081 +5.3%
2020 $9,931 +9.4%
2021 $10,799 +8.7%
2022 $11,552 +7.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$9,997
Premium Range
$8,622 - $11,552
Annual Change Rate
+7.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11201

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 11201 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how New York compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. New York 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 11201?
ZIP 11201 (Brooklyn, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $11,552 per year as of 2022, in the 100th percentile nationally, #18 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +34.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brooklyn, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 11201: claims frequency (8.94%), loss ratio (20.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.57%), together placing this ZIP at the 100th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11201 compared to the national average?
At $11,552/yr, ZIP 11201 runs 551% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 100th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11201?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11201 is 0.57%, a rise of 133.4% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11201 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 11201 have ranged from $8,622 to $11,552, with a 5-year average of $9,997. The annualized change rate is +7.6% per year.
How does ZIP 11201 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 11201 runs 509% above the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $11,552/yr), ranking #18 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.