ZIP 11208 · Kings County

Brooklyn, NY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 11208, Brooklyn, New York averages $2,336/yr.

41.4%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#293 of 1530
New York rank
10,195
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Brooklyn, NY sits #3,779 nationally on average premium ($2,336) versus #15,499 on nonrenewal rate (0.64%).

$2,336
Avg premium (2022)
#3,779
of 25,593 on premium
#15,499
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
85th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
21/100
11208 - Brooklyn, NY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,336/yr
Avg premium, 15th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
99.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
12.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 11208's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,336 Higher than most more expensive than 85% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 11208. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in New York, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 11208; crosshairs: New York averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$0$6021.4$12042.9$18064.3$24085.80.0%0.3%0.6%0.9%1.2%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 13211 · Syracuse $745/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 13088 · Liverpool $830/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 14739 · Friendship $860/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 14568 · Walworth $879/yr · 0.08%
  • ZIP 13904 · Binghamton $897/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 13206 · Syracuse $910/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 14625 · Rochester $928/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 13029 · Brewerton $940/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 14432 · Clifton Springs $950/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 13820 · Oneonta $961/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 14724 · Clymer $971/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 12151 · Round Lake $985/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 13141 · Preble $999/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 12801 · Glens Falls $1,012/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 13634 · Dexter $1,028/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 14226 · Buffalo $1,043/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 12041 · Clarksville $1,059/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 14454 · Geneseo $1,074/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 12926 · Constable $1,091/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 14859 · Lockwood $1,110/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 12846 · Lake Luzerne $1,129/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 12309 · Schenectady $1,148/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 12193 · Westerlo $1,178/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 12076 · Gilboa $1,207/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 13753 · Delhi $1,247/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 14031 · Clarence $1,293/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 12477 · Saugerties $1,346/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 10921 · Florida $1,404/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 14512 · Naples $1,482/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 12775 · Rock Hill $1,561/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 12740 · Grahamsville $1,628/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 10916 · Campbell Hall $1,761/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 12942 · Keene $1,880/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 11420 · South Ozone Park $1,971/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 12436 · Haines Falls $2,040/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 11435 · Jamaica $2,092/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 11798 · Wyandanch $2,187/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 11706 · Bay Shore $2,271/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 11208 · Brooklyn (this ZIP) $2,336/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 11710 · Bellmore $2,356/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 10462 · Bronx $2,448/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 11709 · Bayville $2,555/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 10570 · Pleasantville $2,687/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 10706 · Hastings On Hudson $2,829/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 11579 · Sea Cliff $3,158/yr · 0.26%
  • ZIP 11210 · Brooklyn $3,523/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 11971 · Southold $4,246/yr · 0.14%
  • ZIP 10576 · Pound Ridge $5,676/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 11978 · Westhampton Beach $9,722/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 11962 · Sagaponack $22,974/yr · 0.67%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,336/yr
Above-median premium
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.33%
Avg severity: $41,419
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+77.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11208 (Brooklyn, NY)

ZIP 11208 (Brooklyn, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,336 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10,195 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 11208 comes in 32% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. New York homeowners pay $1,896 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 23% (above), ranking #293 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is West Sayville (ZIP 11796) at $2,332, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 11208 is 41.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.33% of policies in ZIP 11208 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $41,419. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 77.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 11208 have risen by 10.5%, ranging from $2,113 to $2,336 with a five-year average of $2,187, an annualized rate of +2.5% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 11208's county (Kings): score 99.3, rating Relatively High, hazard Heat Wave. That is #1 of 62 New York counties and the 99th national percentile (43% above the 69.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 96.5 · Community Resilience 12.1. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 11208 Compares

vs National Average
$2,336 vs $1,776
32% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,336 vs $1,896
23% above state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11208, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350 20182019202020212022 $2,336
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,113 -
2019 $2,151 +1.8%
2020 $2,134 -0.8%
2021 $2,204 +3.3%
2022 $2,336 +6.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 11208 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,187
Premium Range
$2,113 - $2,336
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kings County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 11208 via FIPS 36047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
99.3
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 62 New York counties · state mean 69.4
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $63,275,186

Social Vulnerability Index 96.5 · Community Resilience 12.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: New York NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 11208's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 11208's county NRI is 99.3 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not New York containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,336/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.64% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 11208?
ZIP 11208 (Brooklyn, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,336 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #293 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brooklyn, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 11208: claims frequency (2.33%), loss ratio (41.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11208 compared to the national average?
At $2,336/yr, ZIP 11208 runs 32% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11208?
ZIP 11208 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.64% in New York, a rise of 77.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11208 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 11208 runs $2,113-$2,336 (5-year average $2,187). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 11208 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 11208 averages $2,336/yr, 23% above that figure, ranking #293 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 11208?
Kings County scores 99.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 99th percentile nationally and #1 of 62 New York counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Very High, Earthquake Relatively High, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 11208

This ZIP's premiums run at the 85th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.