ZIP 11704 · Suffolk County

West Babylon, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11704, West Babylon, New York.

26.1%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#388 of 1530
New York rank
1,924
Policies

The verdict

At $2,057/yr, West Babylon, NY (ZIP 11704) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% above the U.S. average.

$2,057
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,057/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.54%
Avg severity: $21,085
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
+33.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11704 (West Babylon, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 11704 (West Babylon, NY) at $2,057 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,924 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% above that mark and lands in the 77th national percentile. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #388 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Buffalo (ZIP 14209) at $2,056, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 11704 shows a 26.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.54%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,085. Insurers decline to renew 0.24% of policies in ZIP 11704 at expiration, a rise of 33.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 11704 have risen by 6.0%, ranging from $1,941 to $2,057 with a five-year average of $1,991, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 11704 Compares

vs National Average
$2,057 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,057 vs $1,896
8% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11704, 2018–2022

$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,057
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11704.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,941 -
2019 $1,960 +0.9%
2020 $1,978 +0.9%
2021 $2,021 +2.1%
2022 $2,057 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,991
Premium Range
$1,941 - $2,057
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11704

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

  • Compare ZIP 11704 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • New York's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 11704?
ZIP 11704 (West Babylon, NY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,057 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #388 of 1530 ZIPs in New York). Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Babylon, NY?
In ZIP 11704, insurers report a 26.1% loss ratio, a 2.54% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11704 compared to the national average?
ZIP 11704 premiums of $2,057/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11704?
ZIP 11704 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.24% in New York, a rise of 33.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11704 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 11704 have ranged from $1,941 to $2,057, with a 5-year average of $1,991. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 11704 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 11704 runs 8% above the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $2,057/yr), ranking #388 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.