ZIP 11738 · Suffolk County

Farmingville, NY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 11738, Farmingville, New York.

33.5%
Loss ratio
0.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#353 of 1530
New York rank
1,277
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Farmingville, NY (ZIP 11738) runs $2,158/yr on average: the 81st percentile nationally and 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,158
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,158/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.38%
Avg severity: $21,372
Nonrenewal Rate
0.21%
-34.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 11738 (Farmingville, NY)

ZIP 11738 (Farmingville, NY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,158 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,277 reported policies. That is 22% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Compared to the New York state average of $1,896, this ZIP runs 14% above, ranking #353 of 1530 tracked ZIPs in New York by premium. The closest-priced peer within New York is Wassaic (ZIP 12592) at $2,158, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 33.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 11738. 3.38% of policies in ZIP 11738 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,372. 0.21% of ZIP 11738 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 34.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.8% through 2022, ranging $2,020 to $2,158 with a 5-year average of $2,087, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 11738 Compares

vs National Average
$2,158 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs New York Average
$2,158 vs $1,896
14% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 11738, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,158
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 11738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,020 -
2019 $2,046 +1.3%
2020 $2,067 +1.0%
2021 $2,144 +3.8%
2022 $2,158 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,087
Premium Range
$2,020 - $2,158
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 11738

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 11738 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 11738?
ZIP 11738 (Farmingville, NY) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,158 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #353 of 1530 ZIPs in New York. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Farmingville, NY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 11738: claims frequency (3.38%), loss ratio (33.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.21%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 11738 compared to the national average?
At $2,158/yr, ZIP 11738 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11738?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 11738 is 0.21%, a drop of 34.5% over the past 5 years in New York.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 11738 over 5 years?
ZIP 11738 premiums spanned $2,020 to $2,158 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,087. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 11738 compare to the New York state average?
The New York state average is $1,896/yr; ZIP 11738 averages $2,158/yr, 14% above that figure, ranking #353 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.