ZIP 11720 · Suffolk County

Centereach, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11720, Centereach, New York.

31.3%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#356 of 1530
New York rank
1,380
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Centereach, NY (ZIP 11720) runs $2,142/yr on average: the 80th percentile nationally and 21% above the U.S. average.

$2,142
Avg premium (2022)
+21%
vs U.S. average
+3.7%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,142/yr
+3.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.97%
Avg severity: $16,862
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-31.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11720 (Centereach, NY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 11720 (Centereach, NY) runs $2,142 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,380 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 11720 in the 80th percentile, 21% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #356 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Islip Terrace (ZIP 11752) at $2,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 31.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 11720. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,862. 0.30% of ZIP 11720 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 31.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 11720 premiums risen 3.7%, spanning $2,059 to $2,142 (five-year average: $2,088), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 11720 Compares

vs National Average
$2,142 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,142 vs $1,896
13% above state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11720, 2018–2022

$2,040$2,060$2,080$2,100$2,120$2,140$2,160 20182019202020212022 $2,142
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11720.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,065 -
2019 $2,070 +0.3%
2020 $2,059 -0.6%
2021 $2,105 +2.2%
2022 $2,142 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,088
Premium Range
$2,059 - $2,142
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11720

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

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 11720?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 11720 (Centereach, NY): $2,142/year as of 2022, the 80th national percentile, #356 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +3.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Centereach, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 11720: claims frequency (3.97%), loss ratio (31.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.30%), together placing this ZIP at the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11720 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 11720 lands in the 80th percentile: its $2,142/yr average is 21% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11720?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11720 is 0.30%, a drop of 31.1% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11720 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 11720 have ranged from $2,059 to $2,142, with a 5-year average of $2,088. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 11720 compare to the New York state average?
ZIP 11720 runs 13% above the New York state average ($1,896/yr vs this ZIP's $2,142/yr), ranking #356 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.