ZIP 11206 · Kings County

Brooklyn, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11206, Brooklyn, New York.

78.2%
Loss ratio
0.52%
Nonrenewal rate
#160 of 1530
New York rank
21,984
Policies

The verdict

At $2,994/yr, Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11206) sits in the 95th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 69% above the U.S. average.

$2,994
Avg premium (2022)
+69%
vs U.S. average
+18.7%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,994/yr
+18.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
78.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $79,776
Nonrenewal Rate
0.52%
+42.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11206 (Brooklyn, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 11206 (Brooklyn, NY) runs $2,994 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21,984 reported policies. That is 69% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 11206 is 58% above, ranking #160 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Kattskill Bay (ZIP 12844) at $3,008, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 78.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 11206. 2.94% of policies in ZIP 11206 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $79,776. 0.52% of ZIP 11206 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 42.8% 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 11206 have risen by 18.7%, ranging from $2,522 to $2,994 with a five-year average of $2,758, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 11206 Compares

vs National Average
$2,994 vs $1,776
69% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,994 vs $1,896
58% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11206, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,600$2,800$3,000$3,200 20182019202020212022 $2,994
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11206.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,522 -
2019 $2,681 +6.3%
2020 $2,707 +1.0%
2021 $2,888 +6.7%
2022 $2,994 +3.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,758
Premium Range
$2,522 - $2,994
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11206

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 11206?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #160 of 1530 ZIPs in New York, ZIP 11206 (Brooklyn, NY) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,994 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +18.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brooklyn, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 11206: a claims frequency of 2.94%, a loss ratio of 78.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.52%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11206 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 11206 lands in the 95th percentile: its $2,994/yr average is 69% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11206?
ZIP 11206 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.52% in New York, a rise of 42.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11206 over 5 years?
ZIP 11206 premiums spanned $2,522 to $2,994 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,758. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 11206 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 11206 averages $2,994/yr, 58% above that figure, ranking #160 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.