ZIP 11706 · Suffolk County

Bay Shore, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11706, Bay Shore, New York.

38.7%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#315 of 1530
New York rank
1,417
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bay Shore, NY (ZIP 11706) runs $2,271/yr on average: the 84th percentile nationally and 28% above the U.S. average.

$2,271
Avg premium (2022)
+28%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
84th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,271/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $34,421
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-10.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11706 (Bay Shore, NY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 11706 (Bay Shore, NY) at $2,271 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,417 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 11706 comes in 28% above, the 84th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against New York's average of $1,896, ZIP 11706 is 20% above, ranking #315 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Hollis (ZIP 11423) at $2,275, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 38.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.55% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $34,421. Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 11706 at expiration, a drop of 10.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 11706 premiums risen 6.2%, spanning $2,138 to $2,271 (five-year average: $2,197), 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 11706 Compares

vs National Average
$2,271 vs $1,776
28% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,271 vs $1,896
20% above state avg
National Percentile
84th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11706, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300 20182019202020212022 $2,271
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11706.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,138 -
2019 $2,165 +1.3%
2020 $2,193 +1.3%
2021 $2,219 +1.2%
2022 $2,271 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,197
Premium Range
$2,138 - $2,271
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11706

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

  • Compare ZIP 11706 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 11706?
ZIP 11706 (Bay Shore, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,271 per year as of 2022, in the 84th percentile nationally, #315 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bay Shore, NY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 11706: a claims frequency of 2.55%, a loss ratio of 38.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, placing this ZIP in the 84th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11706 compared to the national average?
At $2,271/yr, ZIP 11706 runs 28% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 84th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11706?
Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 11706 in New York, a drop of 10.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11706 over 5 years?
ZIP 11706 premiums spanned $2,138 to $2,271 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,197. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 11706 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 11706 averages $2,271/yr, 20% above that figure, ranking #315 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.